For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,365 students in Belle Vernon Area SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Belle Vernon Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
4 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
2,365 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
143 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Belle Vernon 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 increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#292 out of 677 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
31 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
69 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
76 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
3%
14%
# White Students
2,065 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
88%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
123 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
193
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
191
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
157
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
187
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
184
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
181
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
160
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
172
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
176
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
210
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
197
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
161
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
196
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,093 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 $16,730 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,093
$23,665
Spending / Student
$16,730
$23,089
Best Belle Vernon Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belle Vernon Area High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
425 Crest Ave
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 764 students
Rank: #22.
Rostraver Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Crest Ave
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Grades: K-6
| 618 students
Rank: #33.
Marion Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Perry Ave
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Grades: K-6
| 635 students
Rank: #44.
Belle Vernon Area MiddleSchool
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Perry Ave
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Grades: 7-8
| 348 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Belle Vernon Area SD School District?
Belle Vernon Area SD School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,365 students.
What is the rank of Belle Vernon Area SD School District?
Belle Vernon Area SD School District is ranked #283 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Belle Vernon Area SD School District?
88% of Belle Vernon Area SD School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Belle Vernon Area SD School District?
Belle Vernon Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Belle Vernon Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,730 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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