For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,835 students in Saint Marys 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 Saint Marys Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,835 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
130 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Saint Marys Area 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 increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#385 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
57%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.59
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
15%
# Black Students
7 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
n/a
14%
# White Students
1,746 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
95%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
37 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:
118
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
125
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
146
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
125
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
142
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
139
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
143
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
171
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
130
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
131
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
140
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
164
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
141
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,083 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,868 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,083
$23,696
Spending / Student
$16,868
$23,119
Best Saint Marys Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Marys Area Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
977 S Saint Marys Rd
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-7831
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-7831
Grades: 9-12
| 576 students
Rank: #22.
Fox Twp Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
376 Main St
Kersey, PA 15846
(814) 885-8076
Kersey, PA 15846
(814) 885-8076
Grades: K-5
| 248 students
Rank: #33.
South St Marys Street Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
370 S Saint Marys St
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-3021
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-3021
Grades: PK-5
| 567 students
Rank: #44.
St. Marys Area Middleschool
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
979 S Saint Marys Rd
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-7831
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-7831
Grades: 6-8
| 444 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Saint Marys Area School District?
Saint Marys Area School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,835 students.
What is the rank of Saint Marys Area School District?
Saint Marys Area School District is ranked #400 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 Saint Marys Area School District?
95% of Saint Marys Area School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Saint Marys Area School District?
Saint Marys Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Saint Marys Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,868 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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