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Forest Area SD 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 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 386 students in Forest Area SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Forest Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
386 Students
1,670,731 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
120,606 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
District Rank
Forest Area SD School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 684 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% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#446 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
57%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
227,372 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
1 Student
240,365 Students
% Black Students
n/a
14%
# White Students
356 Students
1,043,985 Students
% White Students
92%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
81,296 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
21
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
20
118,934
# Students in 1st Grade:
24
117,672
# Students in 2nd Grade:
21
122,707
# Students in 3rd Grade:
27
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
30
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
23
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
24
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
27
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
33
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
44
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
33
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
30
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
29
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $37,733 is higher than the state median of $23,667. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,443 is higher than the state median of $23,090. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$37,733
$23,667
Spending / Student
$33,443
$23,090
Best Forest Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Forest Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
120 W Birch St
Marienville, PA 16239
(814) 927-6688
Marienville, PA 16239
(814) 927-6688
Grades: PK-6
| 73 students
Rank: #22.
West Forest Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22318 Route 62 Box 15
Tionesta, PA 16353
(814) 755-3302
Tionesta, PA 16353
(814) 755-3302
Grades: PK-6
| 117 students
Rank: #33.
East Forest Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 W Birch St
Marienville, PA 16239
(814) 927-6688
Marienville, PA 16239
(814) 927-6688
Grades: 7-12
| 72 students
Rank: #44.
West Forest Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
22318 Route 62 Box 15
Tionesta, PA 16353
(814) 755-3611
Tionesta, PA 16353
(814) 755-3611
Grades: 7-12
| 124 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Forest Area SD School District?
Forest Area SD School District manages 4 public schools serving 386 students.
What is the rank of Forest Area SD School District?
Forest Area SD School District is ranked #455 out of 684 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 Forest Area SD School District?
92% of Forest Area SD School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Forest Area SD School District?
Forest Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Forest Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,443 is higher than the state median of $23,090. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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