Serving 528 students in grades 6-12, Burgettstown Ms/hs ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 528 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Burgettstown Ms/hs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Burgettstown Ms/hs's student population of 528 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
528 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Burgettstown Ms/hs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burgettstown Ms/hs is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1915 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
n/a
14%
White
94%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burgettstown Ms/hs's ranking?
Burgettstown Ms/hs is ranked #1915 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Burgettstown Ms/hs often compared to?
Burgettstown Ms/hsis often viewed alongside schools like Fort Cherry Jr. Sr. High School, Avella Area Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Burgettstown Ms/hs?
The graduation rate of Burgettstown Ms/hs is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Burgettstown Ms/hs?
528 students attend Burgettstown Ms/hs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Burgettstown Ms/hs students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burgettstown Ms/hs?
Burgettstown Ms/hs has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Burgettstown Ms/hs offer ?
Burgettstown Ms/hs offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Burgettstown Ms/hs part of?
Burgettstown Ms/hs is part of Burgettstown Area SD School District.
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