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Armstrong SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,631 students in Armstrong 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 Armstrong SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
8 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
4,631 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
360 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Armstrong 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 91% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#210 out of 677 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
55%
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.57
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
17 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
55 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
14%
# Black Students
64 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
2%
14%
# White Students
4,458 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
96%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
35 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:
344
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
330
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
328
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
381
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
392
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
388
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
409
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
402
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
389
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
456
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
326
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
236
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
250
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,321 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,666 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$108 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$105 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,321
$23,665
Spending / Student
$22,666
$23,089
Best Armstrong SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dayton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
175 E. Grant Avenue
Dayton, PA 16222
(814) 257-8816
Dayton, PA 16222
(814) 257-8816
Grades: K-6
| 204 students
Rank: #22.
West Hills Primary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
181 Heritage Park Drive
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 548-7651
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 548-7651
Grades: K-3
| 560 students
Rank: #33.
Elderton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
239 S. Lytle Street
Elderton, PA 15736
(724) 354-2131
Elderton, PA 15736
(724) 354-2131
Grades: K-6
| 220 students
Rank: #44.
Shannock Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
210 Cowanshannock Avenue
Rural Valley, PA 16249
(724) 783-6991
Rural Valley, PA 16249
(724) 783-6991
Grades: K-6
| 340 students
Rank: #55.
West Hills Intermediate School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
175 Heritage Park Drive
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 543-1121
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 543-1121
Grades: 4-6
| 498 students
Rank: #66.
West Shamokin Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
178 Wolf Drive
Rural Valley, PA 16249
(724) 783-7040
Rural Valley, PA 16249
(724) 783-7040
Grades: 7-12
| 529 students
Rank: #77.
Armstrong Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Buffington Dr
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 548-7600
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 548-7600
Grades: 7-12
| 1,530 students
Rank: #88.
Lenape Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Center Ave
Ford City, PA 16226
(724) 763-5299
Ford City, PA 16226
(724) 763-5299
Grades: K-6
| 750 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Armstrong SD School District?
Armstrong SD School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,631 students.
What is the rank of Armstrong SD School District?
Armstrong SD School District is ranked #224 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Armstrong SD School District?
96% of Armstrong SD School District students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Armstrong SD School District?
Armstrong SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Armstrong SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,666 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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