Top Rankings
Laurel 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 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 985 students in Laurel 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 Laurel School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (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
3 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
985 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Laurel 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#75 out of 684 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
57%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
14%
# Black Students
5 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
954 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
97%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 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:
58
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
64
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
84
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
70
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
68
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
78
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
74
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
86
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
75
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
94
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
73
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
67
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
94
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,103 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,028 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,103
$23,649
Spending / Student
$19,028
$23,073
Best Laurel School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laurel High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2497 Harlansburg Rd
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-9056
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-9056
Grades: 9-12
| 328 students
Rank: #22.
Laurel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
223 Mccaslin Rd
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-2673
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-2673
Grades: K-6
| 496 students
Rank: #33.
Laurel Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2497 Harlansburg Rd
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-9056
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-9056
Grades: 7-8
| 161 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Laurel School District?
Laurel School District manages 3 public schools serving 985 students.
What is the rank of Laurel School District?
Laurel School District is ranked #76 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 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Laurel School District?
97% of Laurel 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 Laurel School District?
Laurel School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Laurel School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,028 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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