For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 601 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), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
601 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Blacklick Valley School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 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
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
15%
# Black Students
6 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
577 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
96%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
15 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
22
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
51
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
49
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
38
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
45
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
37
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
35
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
52
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
39
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
35
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
50
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
49
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
51
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
48
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,366 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,281 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$39,541 MM

Spending
$11 MM
$38,578 MM

Revenue / Student
$20,366
$23,696

Spending / Student
$18,281
$23,119

Best Blacklick Valley School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blacklick Valley El Center
(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
| 329 students
Rank: #22.
Blacklick Valley Jr. Sr. High 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
| 272 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Blacklick Valley School District?
Blacklick Valley School District manages 2 public schools serving 601 students.
What is the rank of Blacklick Valley School District?
Blacklick Valley School District is ranked #387 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 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 Blacklick Valley School District?
96% of Blacklick Valley School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 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 13:1, 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 $18,281 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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