Top Rankings
Armstrong School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,502 students in Armstrong School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Armstrong School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
4,502 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
357 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Armstrong School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 679 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 85% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#231 out of 684 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
57%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
64 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
61 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
4,319 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
96%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
41 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
331
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
344
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
340
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
334
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
372
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
394
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
385
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
426
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
386
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
410
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
302
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
252
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
226
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,989 is higher than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,316 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$108 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$105 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,989
$23,649
Spending / Student
$23,316
$23,073
Best Armstrong School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dayton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
175 E. Grant Avenue
Dayton, PA 16222
(814) 257-8816
Dayton, PA 16222
(814) 257-8816
Grades: K-6
| 201 students
Rank: #22.
West Hills Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
181 Heritage Park Drive
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 548-7651
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 548-7651
Grades: K-3
| 548 students
Rank: #33.
Elderton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
239 S. Lytle Street
Elderton, PA 15736
(724) 354-2131
Elderton, PA 15736
(724) 354-2131
Grades: K-6
| 216 students
Rank: #44.
Shannock Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
210 Cowanshannock Avenue
Rural Valley, PA 16249
(724) 783-6991
Rural Valley, PA 16249
(724) 783-6991
Grades: K-6
| 336 students
Rank: #55.
West Shamokin Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
178 Wolf Drive
Rural Valley, PA 16249
(724) 783-7040
Rural Valley, PA 16249
(724) 783-7040
Grades: 7-12
| 524 students
Rank: #66.
Armstrong Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Buffington Dr
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 548-7600
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 548-7600
Grades: 7-12
| 1,478 students
Rank: #77.
West Hills Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
175 Heritage Park Drive
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 543-1121
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 543-1121
Grades: 4-6
| 475 students
Rank: #88.
Lenape Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Center Ave
Ford City, PA 16226
(724) 763-5299
Ford City, PA 16226
(724) 763-5299
Grades: K-6
| 724 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Armstrong School District?
Armstrong School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,502 students.
What is the rank of Armstrong School District?
Armstrong School District is ranked #232 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Armstrong School District?
96% of Armstrong School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Armstrong School District?
Armstrong School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Armstrong School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,316 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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