Top Rankings
Burrell 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 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,758 students in Burrell SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Burrell SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
1,758 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Burrell SD School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#275 out of 677 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
55%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
14%
# Black Students
33 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
2%
14%
# White Students
1,611 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
92%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
78 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
129
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
115
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
135
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
126
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
123
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
141
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
138
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
138
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
139
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
166
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
136
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
140
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
132
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,457 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,101 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,457
$23,665
Spending / Student
$18,101
$23,089
Best Burrell SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burrell High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1021 Puckety Church Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1403
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1403
Grades: 9-12
| 574 students
Rank: #22.
Bon Air Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3260 Leechburg Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1463
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1463
Grades: K-3
| 505 students
Rank: #33.
Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2880 Leechburg Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1483
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1483
Grades: 4-5
| 264 students
Rank: #44.
Charles A Huston MiddleSchool
(Math: 22% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Puckety Church Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1443
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1443
Grades: 6-8
| 415 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Burrell SD School District?
Burrell SD School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,758 students.
What is the rank of Burrell SD School District?
Burrell SD School District is ranked #281 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 Burrell SD School District?
92% of Burrell SD School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Burrell SD School District?
Burrell SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Burrell SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,101 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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