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Austin Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 154 students in Austin Area 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 Austin Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
154 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Austin Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 675 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#336 out of 684 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
57%

Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
15%
# Black Students
n/a
237,342 Students
% Black Students
n/a
14%
# White Students
152 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
99%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
9
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
7
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
9
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
7
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
9
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
9
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
17
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
10
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
6
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
15
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
14
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
14
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
17
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
11
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,864 is higher than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,455 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$39,541 MM

Spending
$6 MM
$38,578 MM

Revenue / Student
$30,864
$23,696

Spending / Student
$35,455
$23,119

Best Austin Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Austin Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
138 Costello Avenue
Austin, PA 16720
(814) 647-8603
Austin, PA 16720
(814) 647-8603
Grades: 7-12
| 77 students
Rank: #22.
Austin Area Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
138 Costello Avenue
Austin, PA 16720
(814) 647-8603
Austin, PA 16720
(814) 647-8603
Grades: PK-6
| 77 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Austin Area School District?
Austin Area School District manages 2 public schools serving 154 students.
What is the rank of Austin Area School District?
Austin Area School District is ranked #369 out of 675 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Austin Area School District?
99% of Austin Area School District students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Austin Area School District?
Austin Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Austin Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,455 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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