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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 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,351 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 Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
2,351 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
169 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Selinsgrove Area School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 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
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
26 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
99 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
15%
# Black Students
51 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
2%
14%
# White Students
2,101 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
90%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
74 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
161
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
159
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
183
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
164
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
189
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
180
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
188
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
159
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
194
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
180
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
183
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
191
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
220
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,892 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 $18,079 is less than the state median of $23,119. 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
$19,892
$23,696
Spending / Student
$18,079
$23,119
Best Selinsgrove Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Selinsgrove Area High 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
| 774 students
Rank: #22.
Selinsgrove Area Middle 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
| 541 students
Rank: #33.
Selinsgrove Intrmd 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
| 533 students
Rank: n/an/a
600 Broad St
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
(570) 372-2285
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
(570) 372-2285
Grades: K-2
| 503 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Selinsgrove Area School District?
Selinsgrove Area School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,351 students.
What is the rank of Selinsgrove Area School District?
Selinsgrove Area School District is ranked #167 out of 675 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?
90% of Selinsgrove Area School District students are White, 4% 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 $18,079 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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