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Blacklick Valley 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 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 600 students in Blacklick Valley 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 Blacklick Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
600 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Blacklick Valley School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#377 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
57%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
14%
# Black Students
4 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
574 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
95%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
16 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
18
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
51
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
39
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
47
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
39
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
35
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
51
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
38
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
33
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
48
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
50
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
54
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
49
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
48
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,400 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,312 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,400
$23,649
Spending / Student
$18,312
$23,073
Best Blacklick Valley School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blacklick Valley El Center
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 W Railroad St
Nanty Glo, PA 15943
(814) 749-9211
Nanty Glo, PA 15943
(814) 749-9211
Grades: PK-6
| 318 students
Rank: #22.
Blacklick Valley Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
555 Birch St
Nanty Glo, PA 15943
(814) 749-9211
Nanty Glo, PA 15943
(814) 749-9211
Grades: 7-12
| 282 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Blacklick Valley School District?
Blacklick Valley School District manages 2 public schools serving 600 students.
What is the rank of Blacklick Valley School District?
Blacklick Valley School District is ranked #383 out of 679 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 Blacklick Valley School District?
95% of Blacklick Valley School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Blacklick Valley School District?
Blacklick Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Blacklick Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,312 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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