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Tussey Mountain SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 951 students in Tussey Mountain SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Tussey Mountain SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,942 Schools
# Students
951 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Tussey Mountain SD School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 684 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#414 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
14%
# Black Students
5 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
n/a
14%
# White Students
918 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
97%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
23
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
72
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
80
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
73
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
76
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
67
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
49
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
67
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
86
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
68
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
81
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
72
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
67
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
70
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,928 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,043 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue (20-21)
$20 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending (20-21)
$17 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student (20-21)
$20,928
$23,665
Spending / Student (20-21)
$18,043
$23,089
Best Tussey Mountain SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tussey Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1110 Mifflin St
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2934
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2934
Grades: PK-4
| 391 students
Rank: #22.
Tussey Mountain High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
199 Front Street
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2975
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2975
Grades: 9-12
| 290 students
Rank: #33.
Tussey Mountain MiddleSchool
(Math: 20% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
199 Front St
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2975
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2975
Grades: 5-8
| 270 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tussey Mountain SD School District?
Tussey Mountain SD School District manages 3 public schools serving 951 students.
What is the rank of Tussey Mountain SD School District?
Tussey Mountain SD School District is ranked #394 out of 684 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tussey Mountain SD School District?
97% of Tussey Mountain SD School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tussey Mountain SD School District?
Tussey Mountain SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Tussey Mountain SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,043 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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