Top Rankings
Penncrest School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,545 students in Penncrest School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Penncrest School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
6 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
2,545 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
192 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Penncrest School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 98% has increased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#363 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
57%
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
50 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
21 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
2,372 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
93%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
99 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:
181
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
174
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
177
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
163
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
203
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
195
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
195
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
198
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
192
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
223
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
217
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
222
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
205
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,781 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,778 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$61 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,781
$23,649
Spending / Student
$23,778
$23,073
Best Penncrest School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saegertown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18741 State Highway 198
Saegertown, PA 16433
(814) 337-1611
Saegertown, PA 16433
(814) 337-1611
Grades: K-6
| 449 students
Rank: #22.
Cambridge Springs Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
641 Venango Avenue
Cambridge Springs, PA 16403
(814) 398-4631
Cambridge Springs, PA 16403
(814) 398-4631
Grades: 7-12
| 368 students
Rank: #33.
Cambridge Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
130 Steele St
Cambridge Springs, PA 16403
(814) 398-4636
Cambridge Springs, PA 16403
(814) 398-4636
Grades: K-6
| 392 students
Rank: #44.
Saegertown Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18079 Mook Road
Saegertown, PA 16433
(814) 337-1635
Saegertown, PA 16433
(814) 337-1635
Grades: 7-12
| 445 students
Rank: #55.
Maplewood Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30383 Guys Mills Rd
Guys Mills, PA 16327
(814) 337-1673
Guys Mills, PA 16327
(814) 337-1673
Grades: 7-12
| 444 students
Rank: #66.
Maplewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
32695 State Highway 408
Townville, PA 16360
(814) 337-1659
Townville, PA 16360
(814) 337-1659
Grades: K-6
| 447 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Penncrest School District?
Penncrest School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,545 students.
What is the rank of Penncrest School District?
Penncrest School District is ranked #353 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Penncrest School District?
93% of Penncrest School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Penncrest School District?
Penncrest School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Penncrest School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,778 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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