Top Rankings
Plum Borough 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%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,577 students in Plum Borough School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Plum Borough School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
3,577 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
209 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Plum Borough School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 96% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#113 out of 684 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
57%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.58
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
43 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
71 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
229 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
6%
14%
# White Students
3,059 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
86%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
172 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
239
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
251
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
262
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
235
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
265
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
264
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
278
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
259
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
298
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
329
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
317
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
301
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
279
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,783 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 $18,052 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$67 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$65 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,783
$23,649
Spending / Student
$18,052
$23,073
Best Plum Borough School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plum Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 Elicker Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
(412) 795-4880
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
(412) 795-4880
Grades: 9-12
| 1,226 students
Rank: #22.
O'block Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Center New Texas Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
(412) 795-4420
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
(412) 795-4420
Grades: K-4
| 492 students
Rank: #33.
Pivik Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
151 School Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
(412) 795-4580
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
(412) 795-4580
Grades: K-4
| 760 students
Rank: #44.
Holiday Park Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 School Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
(724) 733-1500
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
(724) 733-1500
Grades: 5-6
| 542 students
Rank: #55.
Plum Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
440 Presque Isle Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
(724) 733-2400
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
(724) 733-2400
Grades: 7-8
| 557 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Plum Borough School District?
Plum Borough School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,577 students.
What is the rank of Plum Borough School District?
Plum Borough School District is ranked #119 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Plum Borough School District?
86% of Plum Borough School District students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plum Borough School District?
Plum Borough School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Plum Borough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,052 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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