Top Rankings
Hermitage SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,030 students in Hermitage SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Hermitage SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
2,030 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
133 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Hermitage SD School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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
#60 out of 677 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
55%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
43 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
14%
# Black Students
174 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
9%
14%
# White Students
1,652 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
82%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
148 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
168
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
140
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
144
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
134
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
169
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
134
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
161
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
163
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
156
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
163
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
167
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
172
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
159
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,882 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 $16,155 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,882
$23,665
Spending / Student
$16,155
$23,089
Best Hermitage SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Artman Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
343 N Hermitage Rd
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Grades: K-3
| 586 students
Rank: #22.
Delahunty MiddleSchool
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
419 N Hermitage Rd
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Grades: 6-7
| 324 students
Rank: #33.
Hickory High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
640 N. Hermitage Road
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Grades: 8-12
| 817 students
Rank: #44.
Karen A. Ionta Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
375 N Hermitage Road
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Grades: 4-5
| 303 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hermitage SD School District?
Hermitage SD School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,030 students.
What is the rank of Hermitage SD School District?
Hermitage SD School District is ranked #63 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 10%) 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 overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hermitage SD School District?
82% of Hermitage SD School District students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hermitage SD School District?
Hermitage SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Hermitage SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,155 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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