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Sto-Rox School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,063 students in Sto-Rox School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Sto-Rox School District have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more 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
1,063 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
72 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Sto-Rox School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 75-79% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#655 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
57%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
38 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
628 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
59%
14%
# White Students
222 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
21%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
175 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
16%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
81
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
97
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
61
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
89
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
73
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
68
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
77
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
85
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
91
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
108
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
72
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
73
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
88
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,317 is higher than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,466 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,317
$23,649
Spending / Student
$28,466
$23,073
Best Sto-Rox School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sto-rox Upper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
298 Ewing Rd
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 771-3213
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 771-3213
Grades: 4-6
| 218 students
Rank: #22.
Sto-rox Primary Center
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Ewing Rd
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 771-3213
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 771-3213
Grades: K-3
| 328 students
Rank: #33.
Sto-rox Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1105 Valley St
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 771-3213
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 771-3213
Grades: 7-12
| 517 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sto-Rox School District?
Sto-Rox School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,063 students.
What is the rank of Sto-Rox School District?
Sto-Rox School District is ranked #657 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sto-Rox School District?
59% of Sto-Rox School District students are Black, 21% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sto-Rox School District?
Sto-Rox School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Sto-Rox School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,466 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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