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South Side Area SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 966 students in South Side Area SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in South Side Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,940 Schools
# Students
966 Students
1,669,399 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
120,525 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
South Side Area SD School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 683 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#259 out of 684 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
57%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.57
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,846 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
227,367 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
14%
# Black Students
1 Student
240,362 Students
% Black Students
n/a
14%
# White Students
932 Students
1,043,929 Students
% White Students
97%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
23 Students
81,290 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
20
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
86
118,934
# Students in 1st Grade:
76
117,672
# Students in 2nd Grade:
63
122,707
# Students in 3rd Grade:
74
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
60
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
67
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
67
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
64
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
72
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
81
144,745
# Students in 10th Grade:
70
133,902
# Students in 11th Grade:
78
128,291
# Students in 12th Grade:
88
129,420
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,681 is higher than the state median of $23,686. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,393 is higher than the state median of $23,109. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,681
$23,686
Spending / Student
$24,393
$23,109
Best South Side Area SD School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Side High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4949 State Route 151
Hookstown, PA 15050
(724) 573-9581
Hookstown, PA 15050
(724) 573-9581
Grades: 9-12
| 317 students
Rank: #22.
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4949 State Route 151
Hookstown, PA 15050
(724) 573-9581
Hookstown, PA 15050
(724) 573-9581
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #33.
South Side MiddleSchool
(Math: 32% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4949 State Route 151
Hookstown, PA 15050
(724) 573-9581
Hookstown, PA 15050
(724) 573-9581
Grades: 6-8
| 203 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Side Area SD School District?
South Side Area SD School District manages 3 public schools serving 966 students.
What is the rank of South Side Area SD School District?
South Side Area SD School District is ranked #271 out of 683 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Side Area SD School District?
97% of South Side Area SD School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Side Area SD School District?
South Side Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is South Side Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,393 is higher than the state median of $23,109. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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