For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,412 students in Belle Vernon Area 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 Belle Vernon Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
2,412 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
145 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Belle Vernon Area School District, which is ranked within the top 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 90% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#259 out of 684 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
55%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
57%

Graduation Rate
90%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.59
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
64 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
81 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
15%
# Black Students
80 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
3%
14%
# White Students
2,056 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
85%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
130 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
188
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
190
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
192
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
197
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
161
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
191
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
197
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
178
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
169
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
183
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
194
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
180
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
192
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,760 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,404 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$39,541 MM

Spending
$40 MM
$38,578 MM

Revenue / Student
$16,760
$23,696

Spending / Student
$16,404
$23,119

Best Belle Vernon Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belle Vernon Area High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
425 Crest Ave
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 749 students
Rank: #22.
Rostraver Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Crest Ave
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Grades: K-6
| 654 students
Rank: #33.
Marion Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Perry Ave
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Grades: K-6
| 662 students
Rank: #44.
Belle Vernon Area Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Perry Ave
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Grades: 7-8
| 347 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Belle Vernon Area School District?
Belle Vernon Area School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,412 students.
What is the rank of Belle Vernon Area School District?
Belle Vernon Area School District is ranked #268 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Belle Vernon Area School District?
85% of Belle Vernon Area School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Belle Vernon Area School District?
Belle Vernon Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Belle Vernon Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,404 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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