For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 760 students in Purchase Line School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Purchase Line School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
760 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Purchase Line School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 675 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#442 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
57%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
15%
# Black Students
9 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
734 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
97%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
20
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
51
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
37
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
42
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
46
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
77
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
57
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
53
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
61
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
59
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
75
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
64
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
59
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
59
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,432 is higher than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,287 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,432
$23,696
Spending / Student
$25,287
$23,119
Best Purchase Line School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Purchase Line Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16957 Route 286 Hwy E
Commodore, PA 15729
(724) 254-4312
Commodore, PA 15729
(724) 254-4312
Grades: PK-6
| 383 students
Rank: #22.
Purchase Line Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16559 Route 286 Hwy E
Commodore, PA 15729
(724) 254-4312
Commodore, PA 15729
(724) 254-4312
Grades: 7-12
| 377 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Purchase Line School District?
Purchase Line School District manages 2 public schools serving 760 students.
What is the rank of Purchase Line School District?
Purchase Line School District is ranked #441 out of 675 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 Purchase Line School District?
97% of Purchase Line School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Purchase Line School District?
Purchase Line School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Purchase Line School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,287 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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