Top Rankings
Knoch School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,019 students in Knoch 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 Knoch School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% 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
4 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
2,019 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
142 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Knoch 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 95% has decreased from 99% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#112 out of 684 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
57%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.58
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
23 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
14%
# Black Students
10 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
1,951 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
97%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
26 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
114
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
124
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
149
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
127
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
169
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
139
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
155
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
173
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
171
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
177
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
162
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
202
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
157
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,314 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,192 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,314
$23,649
Spending / Student
$16,192
$23,073
Best Knoch School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Knoch Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
328 Knoch Road
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-1700
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-1700
Grades: K-3
| 514 students
Rank: #22.
Knoch High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
345 Knoch Rd
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-1700
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 698 students
Rank: #33.
Knoch Intermediate Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
340 Knoch Road
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-1700
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-1700
Grades: 4-5
| 308 students
Rank: #44.
Knoch Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
754 Dinnerbell Rd
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-1700
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-1700
Grades: 6-8
| 499 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Knoch School District?
Knoch School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,019 students.
What is the rank of Knoch School District?
Knoch School District is ranked #115 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Knoch School District?
97% of Knoch School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Knoch School District?
Knoch School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Knoch School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,192 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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