Rockwood Area SD School District

439 Somerset Ave
Rockwood, PA 15557
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Rockwood Area SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 645 students in Rockwood 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 Rockwood Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% 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
2 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
645 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Rockwood Area 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (PA)
#204 out of 677 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Rockwood Area SD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
33%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rockwood Area SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
65%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rockwood Area SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥90%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Rockwood Area SD  School District and public school graduation rate of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.06
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
14%
# Black Students
11 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
2%
14%
# White Students
624 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
97%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
31
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
33
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
56
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
42
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
44
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
43
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
45
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
47
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
46
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
67
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
68
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
74
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
49
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,967 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,217 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Rockwood Area SD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$12 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart display total spending of Rockwood Area SD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$19,967
$23,665
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Rockwood Area SD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$19,217
$23,089
This chart display average spending per public school student in Rockwood Area SD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Rockwood Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rockwood Area Jr. Sr. High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
437 Somerset Ave
Rockwood, PA 15557
(814) 926-4631
Grades: 7-12
| 351 students
Rank: #22.
Rockwood Area Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
435 Somerset Ave
Rockwood, PA 15557
(814) 926-4677
Grades: K-6
| 294 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Rockwood Area SD School District?
Rockwood Area SD School District manages 2 public schools serving 645 students.
What is the rank of Rockwood Area SD School District?
Rockwood Area SD School District is ranked #220 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rockwood Area SD School District?
97% of Rockwood Area SD School District students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rockwood Area SD School District?
Rockwood Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Rockwood Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,217 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 645 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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