Oswayo Valley School District

277 S. Oswayo Street
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Oswayo Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 341 students in Oswayo Valley 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 Oswayo Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 1% 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
341 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

District Rank

Oswayo Valley School District, which is ranked within the top 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#200 out of 684 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Oswayo Valley   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oswayo Valley   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.
61%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oswayo Valley   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.
65-69%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Oswayo Valley   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.
≥80%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Oswayo Valley   School District and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.03
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
14%
# Black Students
n/a
239,621 Students
% Black Students
n/a
14%
# White Students
336 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
99%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
26
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
22
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
25
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
25
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
21
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
21
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
22
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
24
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
33
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
26
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
24
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
27
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
22
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
23
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $28,745 is higher than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,411 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Oswayo Valley   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
$9 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart displays total spending of Oswayo Valley   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
$28,745
$23,649
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Oswayo Valley   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
$26,411
$23,073
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Oswayo Valley   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 Oswayo Valley School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oswayo Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
318 S. Oswayo Street
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1701
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
Rank: #22.
Oswayo Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
277 S. Oswayo Street
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1702
Grades: PK-5
| 162 students
Rank: #33.
Oswayo Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
318 S. Oswayo Street
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1701
Grades: 6-8
| 83 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Oswayo Valley School District?
Oswayo Valley School District manages 3 public schools serving 341 students.
What is the rank of Oswayo Valley School District?
Oswayo Valley School District is ranked #207 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oswayo Valley School District?
99% of Oswayo Valley School District students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oswayo Valley School District?
Oswayo Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Oswayo Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,411 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.

Recent Articles

College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 341 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 1%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Quick Links