Bentworth School District

150 Bearcat Drive
Bentleyville, PA 15314
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Bentworth School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,049 students in Bentworth School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Bentworth School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
1,049 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
108 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

District Rank

Bentworth School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#197 out of 684 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Bentworth   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bentworth   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bentworth   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bentworth   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Bentworth   School District and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
14%
# Black Students
14 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
2%
14%
# White Students
977 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
93%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
45 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
74
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
80
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
85
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
67
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
72
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
72
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
76
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
86
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
93
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
83
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
84
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
92
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
85
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,197 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,771 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Bentworth   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$19 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart displays total spending of Bentworth   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$19,197
$23,649
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Bentworth   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,771
$23,073
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Bentworth   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Bentworth School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bentworth Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
75 Bearcat Dr
Bentleyville, PA 15314
(724) 239-5911
Grades: 9-12
| 344 students
Rank: #22.
Bentworth El Center
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Bearcat Dr
Bentleyville, PA 15314
(724) 239-3606
Grades: K-4
| 378 students
Rank: #33.
Bentworth Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
563 Lincoln Avenue
Bentleyville, PA 15314
(724) 239-4431
Grades: 5-8
| 327 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bentworth School District?
Bentworth School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,049 students.
What is the rank of Bentworth School District?
Bentworth School District is ranked #191 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bentworth School District?
93% of Bentworth School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bentworth School District?
Bentworth School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Bentworth School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,771 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

Recent Articles

Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
This article examines the ongoing debate about drug testing for teachers in public schools. It discusses the rationale behind such policies, privacy concerns, cost implications, and the relatively low prevalence of drug use among educators. The piece also explores future considerations for drug testing policies in educational settings.
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Explore how public schools are integrating cloud computing into their educational frameworks. Understand the advantages such as enhanced collaboration, cost savings, and accessibility, as well as the challenges schools face in adopting this technology.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,049 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Quick Links