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Selinsgrove Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,382 students in Selinsgrove Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Selinsgrove Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
4 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
2,382 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
167 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Selinsgrove Area School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#164 out of 684 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
57%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
23 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
114 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
14%
# Black Students
45 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
2%
14%
# White Students
2,124 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
89%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
75 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
166
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
178
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
161
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
192
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
180
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
180
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
157
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
191
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
175
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
196
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
206
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
224
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
176
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,634 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,843 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,634
$23,649
Spending / Student
$17,843
$23,073
Best Selinsgrove Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Selinsgrove Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 North Broad St
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
(570) 372-2230
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
(570) 372-2230
Grades: 9-12
| 802 students
Rank: #22.
Selinsgrove Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
359 Seals Avenue
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
(570) 372-2250
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
(570) 372-2250
Grades: 6-8
| 523 students
Rank: #33.
Selinsgrove Intrmd School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 North 18th St
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
(570) 372-2270
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
(570) 372-2270
Grades: 3-5
| 552 students
Rank: n/an/a
Selinsgrove Area Elementary School
Magnet School
600 Broad St
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
(570) 372-2285
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
(570) 372-2285
Grades: K-2
| 505 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Selinsgrove Area School District?
Selinsgrove Area School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,382 students.
What is the rank of Selinsgrove Area School District?
Selinsgrove Area School District is ranked #164 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Selinsgrove Area School District?
89% of Selinsgrove Area School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Selinsgrove Area School District?
Selinsgrove Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Selinsgrove Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,843 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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