Kutztown Area School District

251 Long Lane
Kutztown, PA 19530
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Kutztown Area 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 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,332 students in Kutztown Area 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 Kutztown Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,332 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
106 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Kutztown Area School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#114 out of 684 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Kutztown Area   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kutztown Area   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
68%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kutztown Area   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kutztown Area   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Kutztown Area   School District and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.59
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
165 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
15%
# Black Students
39 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
3%
14%
# White Students
1,066 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
80%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
46 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
93
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
95
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
95
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
97
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
110
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
114
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
90
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
115
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
89
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
102
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
109
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
107
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
116
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,137 is higher 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 $26,319 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Kutztown Area   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$35 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart displays total spending of Kutztown Area   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$26,137
$23,696
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Kutztown Area   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$26,319
$23,119
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Kutztown Area   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Kutztown Area School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kutztown Area Sr. High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
50 Trexler Ave
Kutztown, PA 19530
(610) 683-7346
Grades: 9-12
| 434 students
Rank: #22.
Kutztown Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
40 Normal Ave
Kutztown, PA 19530
(610) 683-3557
Grades: K-5
| 367 students
Rank: #33.
Greenwich-lenhartsville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1457 Sr 737 Krumsville Rd
Lenhartsville, PA 19534
(610) 756-6948
Grades: K-5
| 237 students
Rank: #44.
Kutztown Area Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10 Deisher Ln
Kutztown, PA 19530
(610) 683-3575
Grades: 6-8
| 294 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Kutztown Area School District?
Kutztown Area School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,332 students.
What is the rank of Kutztown Area School District?
Kutztown Area School District is ranked #127 out of 675 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%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kutztown Area School District?
80% of Kutztown Area School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kutztown Area School District?
Kutztown Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Kutztown Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,319 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,332 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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