For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,367 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 14% 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
4 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
2,367 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
145 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Belle Vernon Area 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 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
0.26
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
53 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
74 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
66 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
3%
14%
# White Students
2,039 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
86%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
134 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
176
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
189
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
195
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
159
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
196
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
187
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
179
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
173
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
161
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
208
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
193
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
197
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
154
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,078 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,716 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,078
$23,649
Spending / Student
$16,716
$23,073
Best Belle Vernon Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belle Vernon Area High School
Magnet 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
| 752 students
Rank: #22.
Rostraver Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 646 students
Rank: #33.
Marion Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 635 students
Rank: #44.
Belle Vernon Area Middle School
Magnet 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
| 334 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Belle Vernon Area School District?
Belle Vernon Area School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,367 students.
What is the rank of Belle Vernon Area School District?
Belle Vernon Area School District is ranked #265 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Belle Vernon Area School District?
86% of Belle Vernon Area School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Belle Vernon Area School District?
Belle Vernon Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, 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 $16,716 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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