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Butler Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,942 students in Butler Area 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 Butler Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
9 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
5,942 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
428 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Butler Area 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 85% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#185 out of 684 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
57%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.58
# American Indian Students
17 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
139 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
113 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
2%
14%
# White Students
5,456 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
92%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
199 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:
471
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
417
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
406
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
448
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
443
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
426
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
400
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
448
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
489
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
505
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
577
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
450
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
462
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,785 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,008 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$112 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$107 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,785
$23,649
Spending / Student
$18,008
$23,073
Best Butler Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Connoquenessing Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
102 Connoquenessing School Roa
Renfrew, PA 16053
(724) 287-8721
Renfrew, PA 16053
(724) 287-8721
Grades: K-5
| 300 students
Rank: #22.
Butler Area Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
120 Campus Lane
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Grades: 9-12
| 1,989 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mcquistion Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Mechling Drive
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Grades: K-5
| 534 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Northwest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
124 Staley Avenue
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Grades: K-5
| 403 students
Rank: #55.
Center Twp School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
950 Mercer Road
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Grades: K-5
| 631 students
Rank: #66.
Summit Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
351 Brinker Road
Butler, PA 16002
(724) 287-8721
Butler, PA 16002
(724) 287-8721
Grades: K-5
| 278 students
Rank: #77.
Butler Area Ihs
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
551 Fairground Hill Road
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Grades: 6-8
| 1,342 students
Rank: #88.
Emily Brittain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
338 North Washington Street
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Grades: K-5
| 253 students
Rank: #99.
Broad Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Broad St
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 214-3630
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 214-3630
Grades: K-5
| 212 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Butler Area School District?
Butler Area School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,942 students.
What is the rank of Butler Area School District?
Butler Area School District is ranked #196 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Butler Area School District?
92% of Butler Area School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Butler Area School District?
Butler Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Butler Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,008 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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