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Blacklick Valley 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 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 584 students in Blacklick Valley 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 Blacklick Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), 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
2,929 Schools
# Students
584 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Blacklick Valley 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 75% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#361 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
57%
Graduation Rate
75%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.6%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.60
Showing 2013–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
16%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
95%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,707 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,664 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$44,930 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$13 MM
$43,758 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$25,707
$26,978
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,664
$26,274
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Blacklick Valley School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blacklick Valley El Center
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 W Railroad St
Nanty Glo, PA 15943
(814) 749-9211
Nanty Glo, PA 15943
(814) 749-9211
Gr: PK-6 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Blacklick Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
555 Birch St
Nanty Glo, PA 15943
(814) 749-9211
Nanty Glo, PA 15943
(814) 749-9211
Gr: 7-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Blacklick Valley School District?
Blacklick Valley School District manages 2 public schools serving 584 students.
What is the rank of Blacklick Valley School District?
Blacklick Valley School District is ranked #362 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 Blacklick Valley School District?
95% of Blacklick Valley School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Blacklick Valley School District?
Blacklick Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Blacklick Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,664 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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