Top Rankings
Bellefonte Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,585 students in Bellefonte 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 Bellefonte Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
6 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
2,585 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
210 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Bellefonte 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 93% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#206 out of 684 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
57%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.59
# American Indian Students
14 Students
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
17 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
70 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
15%
# Black Students
17 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
2,377 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
92%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
89 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
180
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
197
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
197
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
190
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
189
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
171
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
236
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
171
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
210
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
203
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
200
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
238
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
203
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,989 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 $19,514 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,989
$23,696
Spending / Student
$19,514
$23,119
Best Bellefonte Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benner Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
490 Buffalo Run Rd
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-2812
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-2812
Grades: K-5
| 241 students
Rank: #22.
Marion-walker Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 School Dr
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 357-2425
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 357-2425
Grades: K-5
| 373 students
Rank: #33.
Bellefonte Area High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
830 E Bishop St
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-4833
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-4833
Grades: 9-12
| 844 students
Rank: #44.
Pleasant Gap Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
230 S Main St
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 359-2739
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 359-2739
Grades: K-5
| 199 students
Rank: #55.
Bellefonte Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 W Linn St
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-5519
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-5519
Grades: K-5
| 311 students
Rank: #66.
Bellefonte Area Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 N School St
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-5466
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-5466
Grades: 6-8
| 617 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bellefonte Area School District?
Bellefonte Area School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,585 students.
What is the rank of Bellefonte Area School District?
Bellefonte Area School District is ranked #214 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bellefonte Area School District?
92% of Bellefonte Area School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bellefonte Area School District?
Bellefonte Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Bellefonte Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,514 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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