Top Rankings
Penn-Trafford School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,868 students in Penn-Trafford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Penn-Trafford School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 55% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Penn-Trafford School District are Penn Trafford High School, Sunrise Elementary School and Mccullough Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Penn-Trafford School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
3,868 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
251 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Penn-Trafford School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 98% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#16 out of 684 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
57%
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
45 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
48 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
14%
# Black Students
73 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
2%
14%
# White Students
3,562 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
92%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
134 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
282
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
292
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
317
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
304
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
303
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
275
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
289
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
267
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
276
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
315
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
302
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
321
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
325
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,129 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,051 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$58 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,129
$23,649
Spending / Student
$15,051
$23,073
Best Penn-Trafford School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Penn Trafford High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3381 Route 130
Harrison City, PA 15636
(724) 744-4471
Harrison City, PA 15636
(724) 744-4471
Grades: 9-12
| 1,263 students
Rank: #22.
Sunrise Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
171 Sunrise Dr
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 864-6700
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 864-6700
Grades: K-5
| 423 students
Rank: #33.
Mccullough Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
213 Watt Rd
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 744-7441
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 744-7441
Grades: K-5
| 451 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Level Green Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
650 Cypress Ct
Trafford, PA 15085
(412) 372-6603
Trafford, PA 15085
(412) 372-6603
Grades: K-5
| 259 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Trafford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 E Brinton Ave
Trafford, PA 15085
(412) 372-6600
Trafford, PA 15085
(412) 372-6600
Grades: K-5
| 202 students
Rank: #66.
Harrison Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18 Dell Avenue
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 744-2161
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 744-2161
Grades: K-5
| 438 students
Rank: #77.
Penn Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1007 Penn Middle Way
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 744-4431
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 744-4431
Grades: 6-8
| 498 students
Rank: #88.
Trafford Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 E Brinton Ave
Trafford, PA 15085
(412) 372-6600
Trafford, PA 15085
(412) 372-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 334 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Penn-Trafford School District?
Penn-Trafford School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,868 students.
What is the rank of Penn-Trafford School District?
Penn-Trafford School District is ranked #15 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 5%) 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Penn-Trafford School District?
92% of Penn-Trafford School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Penn-Trafford School District?
Penn-Trafford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Penn-Trafford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,051 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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