Top Rankings
Coatesville Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,358 students in Coatesville Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Coatesville Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more 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
5,358 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
367 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Coatesville Area 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 87% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#541 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
57%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.58
# American Indian Students
8 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
51 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,278 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
14%
# Black Students
1,530 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
28%
14%
# White Students
2,121 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
40%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
363 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
396
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
432
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
380
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
374
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
360
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
356
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
389
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
368
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
410
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
481
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
500
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
482
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
430
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,965 is higher than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,137 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$182 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$183 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,965
$23,649
Spending / Student
$34,137
$23,073
Best Coatesville Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coatesville Area Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1445 East Lincoln Highway
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3730
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3730
Grades: 10-12
| 1,412 students
Rank: #22.
Kings Highway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
841 W Kings Hwy
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3775
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3775
Grades: K-5
| 494 students
Rank: #33.
East Fallowfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2254 Strasburg Rd
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3765
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3765
Grades: K-5
| 320 students
Rank: #44.
Caln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3609 Lincoln Hwy
Thorndale, PA 19372
(610) 383-3760
Thorndale, PA 19372
(610) 383-3760
Grades: K-5
| 451 students
Rank: #55.
Rainbow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1113 West Lincoln Highway
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3780
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3780
Grades: K-5
| 683 students
Rank: #66.
Reeceville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
248 Reeceville Rd
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3785
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3785
Grades: K-5
| 350 students
Rank: #77.
North Brandywine Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
256 Reeceville Rd
Coatesville, PA 19320
(412) 351-0698
Coatesville, PA 19320
(412) 351-0698
Grades: 7
| 368 students
Rank: #88.
Scott Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Olive Street
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-6946
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-6946
Grades: 6
| 389 students
Rank: #99.
Coatesville Intermediate High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1425 E Lincoln Highway
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3735
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3735
Grades: 8-9
| 891 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Coatesville Area School District?
Coatesville Area School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,358 students.
What is the rank of Coatesville Area School District?
Coatesville Area School District is ranked #536 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Coatesville Area School District?
40% of Coatesville Area School District students are White, 28% of students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Coatesville Area School District?
Coatesville Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Coatesville Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,137 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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