Top Rankings
South Park 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 3 public schools serving 1,780 students in South Park 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 South Park School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
3 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
1,780 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
133 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
South Park 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#170 out of 684 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
57%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
86 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
35 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
123 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
7%
14%
# White Students
1,507 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
85%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
26 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
117
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
159
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
127
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
136
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
140
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
146
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
143
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
124
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
128
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
148
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
135
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
136
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
141
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,881 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 $17,890 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,881
$23,649
Spending / Student
$17,890
$23,073
Best South Park School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Park Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2005 Eagle Ridge Dr
South Park, PA 15129
(412) 655-3111
South Park, PA 15129
(412) 655-3111
Grades: 9-12
| 560 students
Rank: #22.
South Park Elementary Center
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2001 Eagle Pride Lane
South Park, PA 15129
(412) 655-3111
South Park, PA 15129
(412) 655-3111
Grades: K-4
| 679 students
Rank: #33.
South Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2500 Stewart Rd
South Park, PA 15129
(412) 655-3111
South Park, PA 15129
(412) 655-3111
Grades: 5-8
| 541 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Park School District?
South Park School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,780 students.
What is the rank of Southrk School District?
Southrk School District is ranked #168 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 Southrk School District?
85% of Southrk School District students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southrk School District?
Southrk School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Southrk School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,890 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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