Top Rankings
Girard School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,545 students in Girard School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Girard School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (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 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
1,545 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
118 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Girard School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#130 out of 684 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
57%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.58
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
30 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
16 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
1,420 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
92%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
73 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
109
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
125
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
111
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
112
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
116
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
115
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
111
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
112
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
123
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
145
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
118
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
132
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
116
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,256 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,102 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,256
$23,649
Spending / Student
$18,102
$23,073
Best Girard School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Girard High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1135 Lake St
Girard, PA 16417
(814) 774-5607
Girard, PA 16417
(814) 774-5607
Grades: 9-12
| 511 students
Rank: #22.
Elk Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2556 Maple Ave
Lake City, PA 16423
(814) 774-5602
Lake City, PA 16423
(814) 774-5602
Grades: PK-4
| 573 students
Rank: #33.
Rice Avenue Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 Rice Ave
Girard, PA 16417
(814) 774-5604
Girard, PA 16417
(814) 774-5604
Grades: 5-8
| 461 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Girard School District?
Girard School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,545 students.
What is the rank of Girard School District?
Girard School District is ranked #125 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Girard School District?
92% of Girard School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Girard School District?
Girard School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Girard School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,102 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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