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Austin Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 123 students in Austin Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Austin Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
123 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Austin Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#339 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
57%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.4%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
1%
16%
% Black
n/a
14%
% White
98%
60%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $38,642 is higher than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 66% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $44,390 is higher than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$38,642
$23,724
Spending / Student
$44,390
$23,146
Best Austin Area School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Austin Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
138 Costello Avenue
Austin, PA 16720
(814) 647-8603
Austin, PA 16720
(814) 647-8603
Gr: 7-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Austin Area Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
138 Costello Avenue
Austin, PA 16720
(814) 647-8603
Austin, PA 16720
(814) 647-8603
Gr: PK-6 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Austin Area School District?
Austin Area School District manages 2 public schools serving 123 students.
What is the rank of Austin Area School District?
Austin Area School District is ranked #349 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Austin Area School District?
98% of Austin Area School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Austin Area School District?
Austin Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Austin Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $44,390 is higher than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
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