Top Rankings
Otto-Eldred 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 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 280 students in Otto-Eldred School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public middle schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Middle School in Otto-Eldred School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
924 Schools
# Students
539 Students
593,019 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
43,563 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Otto-Eldred School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#130 out of 684 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
57%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,194 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
24,410 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
94,651 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
16%
# Black Students
3 Students
120,472 Students
% Black Students
1%
21%
# White Students
522 Students
321,352 Students
% White Students
97%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
577 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6 Students
29,801 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
17
1,575
# Students in K Grade:
39
15,841
# Students in 1st Grade:
34
17,953
# Students in 2nd Grade:
32
17,626
# Students in 3rd Grade:
32
18,644
# Students in 4th Grade:
26
19,624
# Students in 5th Grade:
37
34,161
# Students in 6th Grade:
42
93,842
# Students in 7th Grade:
40
129,428
# Students in 8th Grade:
41
132,557
# Students in 9th Grade:
44
34,160
# Students in 10th Grade:
48
27,308
# Students in 11th Grade:
56
25,337
# Students in 12th Grade:
51
24,963
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,384 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 $20,998 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,384
$23,649
Spending / Student
$20,998
$23,073
Best Otto-Eldred School District Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Otto-eldred Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
143 R L Sweitzer Dr
Duke Center, PA 16729
(814) 817-1380
Duke Center, PA 16729
(814) 817-1380
Grades: 7-12
| 280 students
Recent Articles
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
What is the Connection Between Home Values and School Performance?
This article explores the relationship between school performance and home values in neighborhoods. It discusses studies showing correlations between school expenditures, ratings, and housing prices, highlighting how this connection affects families' choices and contributes to educational disparities between communities.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis 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.
