Top Rankings
Keystone Central 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 3,497 students in Keystone Central 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 Keystone Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
9 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
3,497 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
259 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Keystone Central 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 91% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#462 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
57%
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.58
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
126 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
42 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
3,138 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
90%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
176 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:
235
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
230
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
245
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
233
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
269
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
252
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
258
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
270
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
264
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
311
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
311
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
338
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
281
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,790 is higher than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,989 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$83 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$94 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,790
$23,649
Spending / Student
$26,989
$23,073
Best Keystone Central School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bucktail High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 Bucktail Ave
Renovo, PA 17764
(570) 893-4900
Renovo, PA 17764
(570) 893-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Rank: #22.
Woodward Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
35 King Street
Lock Haven, PA 17745
(570) 893-4900
Lock Haven, PA 17745
(570) 893-4900
Grades: K-4
| 191 students
Rank: #33.
Renovo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1301 Bucktail Ave
Renovo, PA 17764
(570) 893-4900
Renovo, PA 17764
(570) 893-4900
Grades: K-4
| 150 students
Rank: #44.
Mill Hall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 Kyler Ave
Mill Hall, PA 17751
(570) 893-4900
Mill Hall, PA 17751
(570) 893-4900
Grades: K-4
| 285 students
Rank: #55.
Central Mountain High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
64 Keystone Central Dr
Mill Hall, PA 17751
(570) 893-4900
Mill Hall, PA 17751
(570) 893-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,127 students
Rank: #66.
Liberty-curtin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11125 N Eagle Valley Rd
Blanchard, PA 16826
(570) 893-4900
Blanchard, PA 16826
(570) 893-4900
Grades: K-4
| 151 students
Rank: #77.
Central Mountain Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Ben Avenue
Mill Hall, PA 17751
(570) 893-4900
Mill Hall, PA 17751
(570) 893-4900
Grades: 5-8
| 939 students
Rank: #88.
Bucktail Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Bucktail Avenue
Renovo, PA 17764
(570) 893-4900
Renovo, PA 17764
(570) 893-4900
Grades: 5-8
| 105 students
Rank: #99.
Robb Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 East Church Street
Lock Haven, PA 17745
(570) 893-4900
Lock Haven, PA 17745
(570) 893-4900
Grades: K-4
| 435 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Keystone Central School District?
Keystone Central School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,497 students.
What is the rank of Keystone Central School District?
Keystone Central School District is ranked #458 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Keystone Central School District?
90% of Keystone Central School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Keystone Central School District?
Keystone Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Keystone Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,989 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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