South Butler County SD School District

328 Knoch Rd
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

South Butler County SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
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 2,022 students in South Butler County SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in South Butler County SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and 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
2,022 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
151 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

South Butler County SD School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 decreased from 97% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (PA)
#112 out of 677 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of South Butler County SD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
42%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Butler County 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.
68%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Butler County 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.
≥95%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of South Butler County SD  School District and public school graduation rate of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.05
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
14%
# Black Students
11 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
1,971 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
19 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
103
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
138
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
121
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
161
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
128
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
149
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
166
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
166
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
171
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
163
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
202
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
157
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
197
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,286 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,168 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of South Butler County 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
$33 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart display total spending of South Butler County 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
$18,286
$23,665
This chart display average revenue per public school student in South Butler County SD  School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,168
$23,089
This chart display average spending per public school student in South Butler County SD  School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best South Butler County SD School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Butler Primary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
328 Knoch Road
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-1700
Grades: K-3
| 523 students
Rank: #22.
Knoch High School
Math: 70-74%
Math: 69% | Reading: 79%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
345 Knoch Rd
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 719 students
Rank: #33.
South Butler Intermediate Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
340 Knoch Road
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-1700
Grades: 4-5
| 277 students
Rank: #44.
Knoch MiddleSchool
Math: 25% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
754 Dinnerbell Rd
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-1700
Grades: 6-8
| 503 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to South Butler County SD School District?
South Butler County SD School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,022 students.
What is the rank of South Butler County SD School District?
South Butler County SD School District is ranked #106 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Butler County SD School District?
97% of South Butler County SD School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Butler County SD School District?
South Butler County 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 Butler County SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,168 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,022 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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