Very Good
#988 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 35% in state
Butler Area Ihs
Middle School · Butler Area Sd · Butler, PA
A Butler Area Sd middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
551 Fairground Hill Road, Butler, PA 16001
- Math 38% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 64% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Butler Area Ihs score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2015–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2024.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Butler Area Ihs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Pittsburgh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,112/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Butler), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,325
Median home value
$191,400
Median rent
$864/mo
College educated
28.2%
Homeownership
68%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 89 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Butler Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 9
- District spending per student
- $15,524NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Butler Area Ihs is listed in Butler Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Butler Area Ihs
Butler Area Ihs is a public middle school in Butler, PA, part of Butler Area Sd, serving approximately 1,267 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #988 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Butler Area Ihs
What grades does Butler Area Ihs serve?
Butler Area Ihs serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Butler Area Ihs?
Butler Area Ihs has an enrollment of approximately 1,267 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Butler Area Ihs?
The student-teacher ratio at Butler Area Ihs is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Butler Area Ihs rank in PA?
Butler Area Ihs ranks #988 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Butler Area Ihs's MySchoolScout rating?
Butler Area Ihs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Butler Area Ihs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Butler Area Ihs has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Butler Area Ihs a charter school?
No, Butler Area Ihs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Butler Area Ihs a Title I school?
No, Butler Area Ihs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Butler Area Ihs?
46.1% of students at Butler Area Ihs qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,267
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 109
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Butler County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.9%
- Phone
- (724) 287-8721
- Area population (ZIP 16001)
- 39,733
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 45.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 16001; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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