Top Rankings
Indiana Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,828 students in Indiana 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 Indiana Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
6 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
2,828 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
194 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Indiana Area School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 86% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#153 out of 684 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
57%
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.59
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
61 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
71 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
15%
# Black Students
137 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
5%
14%
# White Students
2,397 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
85%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
157 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
37
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
195
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
210
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
198
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
209
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
201
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
211
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
222
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
205
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
230
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
233
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
211
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
231
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
235
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,354 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,289 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$58 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,354
$23,696
Spending / Student
$19,289
$23,119
Best Indiana Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horace Mann Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 S 5th St
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 463-8560
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 463-8560
Grades: 4-5
| 194 students
Rank: #22.
Indiana Area Sr. High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
450 N 5th St
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 463-8562
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 463-8562
Grades: 9-12
| 910 students
Rank: #33.
East Pike Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 E Pike
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 463-8567
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 463-8567
Grades: PK-3
| 422 students
Rank: #44.
Indiana Area Junior High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
245 N 5th St
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 463-8568
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 463-8568
Grades: 6-8
| 657 students
Rank: #55.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1460 School St
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 463-8566
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 463-8566
Grades: 4-5
| 218 students
Rank: #66.
Ben Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
95 Ben Franklin Rd
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 465-5637
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 465-5637
Grades: PK-3
| 427 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Indiana Area School District?
Indiana Area School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,828 students.
What is the rank of Indiana Area School District?
Indiana Area School District is ranked #143 out of 675 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: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Indiana Area School District?
85% of Indiana Area School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Indiana Area School District?
Indiana Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Indiana Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,289 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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