For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,600 students in Philipsburg-Osceola Area 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 Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
1,600 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Philipsburg-Osceola Area 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 80-84% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#362 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
57%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.58
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
14%
# Black Students
9 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
1,547 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
97%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
18 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:
102
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
122
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
106
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
133
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
117
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
121
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
126
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
134
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
119
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
156
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
120
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
136
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
108
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,883 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,927 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,883
$23,649
Spending / Student
$20,927
$23,073
Best Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Philipsburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1810 Black Moshannon Road
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-2870
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-2870
Grades: K-5
| 406 students
Rank: #22.
Osceola Mills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Coal St
Osceola Mills, PA 16666
(814) 339-6812
Osceola Mills, PA 16666
(814) 339-6812
Grades: K-5
| 295 students
Rank: #33.
Philipsburg-osceola Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
502 Philips St
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-1521
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-1521
Grades: 9-12
| 520 students
Rank: #44.
Philipsburg-osceola Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Short St Suite A
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-4906
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-4906
Grades: 6-8
| 379 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District?
Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,600 students.
What is the rank of Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District?
Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District is ranked #358 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District?
97% of Philipsburg-Osceola Area 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 Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District?
Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,927 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Recent Articles
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
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.
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.
