Bald Eagle Area SD School District

751 S Eagle Valley Rd
Wingate, PA 16823
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,508 students in Bald Eagle 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 Bald Eagle Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (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

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
1,508 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
136 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Bald Eagle 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (PA)
#233 out of 677 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Bald Eagle Area SD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
46%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bald Eagle 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.
51%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bald Eagle 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.
90-94%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Bald Eagle Area SD  School District and public school graduation rate of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.08
0.57
# American Indian Students
5 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
14%
# Black Students
14 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
1,445 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
96%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
23 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
104
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
118
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
99
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
115
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
118
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
109
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
116
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
111
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
126
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
116
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
127
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
118
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
131
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,089 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,131 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Bald Eagle 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
$30 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart display total spending of Bald Eagle 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
$23,089
$23,665
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Bald Eagle 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
$20,131
$23,089
This chart display average spending per public school student in Bald Eagle 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 Bald Eagle Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Howard Elementary School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
255 School Street
Howard, PA 16841
(814) 625-2423
Grades: K-5
| 92 students
Rank: #22.
Mountaintop Area Elementary School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 School Dr # 865
Snow Shoe, PA 16874
(814) 387-6861
Grades: K-5
| 109 students
Rank: #33.
Port Matilda Elementary School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
209 Locust Street
Port Matilda, PA 16870
(814) 692-7429
Grades: K-5
| 95 students
Rank: #44.
Bald Eagle Area Jr. Sr. High School
Math: 43% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
710 S Eagle Valley Rd
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-4868
Grades: 6-12
| 845 students
Rank: #55.
Wingate Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
776 S Eagle Valley Rd
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-4872
Grades: K-5
| 367 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bald Eagle Area SD School District?
Bald Eagle Area SD School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,508 students.
What is the rank of Bald Eagle Area SD School District?
Bald Eagle Area SD School District is ranked #233 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 math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bald Eagle Area SD School District?
96% of Bald Eagle Area SD School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bald Eagle Area SD School District?
Bald Eagle Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Bald Eagle Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,131 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,508 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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