For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 912 students in West Branch 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 West Branch Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (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 Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
912 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
72 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
West Branch Area 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 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#399 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
57%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.58
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
14%
# Black Students
3 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
n/a
14%
# White Students
868 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
95%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
23 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:
67
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
77
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
54
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
71
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
72
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
60
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
65
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
70
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
62
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
85
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
71
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
101
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
57
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,436 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,622 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,436
$23,649
Spending / Student
$21,622
$23,073
Best West Branch Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Branch Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
444 Allport Cutoff
Morrisdale, PA 16858
(814) 345-5615
Morrisdale, PA 16858
(814) 345-5615
Grades: 9-12
| 314 students
Rank: #22.
West Branch Area Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
356 Allport Cutoff
Morrisdale, PA 16858
(814) 345-5615
Morrisdale, PA 16858
(814) 345-5615
Grades: K-4
| 341 students
Rank: #33.
West Branch Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
444 Allport Cutoff
Morrisdale, PA 16858
(814) 345-5615
Morrisdale, PA 16858
(814) 345-5615
Grades: 5-8
| 257 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Branch Area School District?
West Branch Area School District manages 3 public schools serving 912 students.
What is the rank of West Branch Area School District?
West Branch Area School District is ranked #408 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.
What is the racial composition of students in West Branch Area School District?
95% of West Branch Area School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Branch Area School District?
West Branch Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is West Branch Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,622 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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