Blacklick Valley School District

555 Birch St
Nanty Glo, PA 15943
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 601 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 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
601 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Blacklick Valley School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#377 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
38%
36%
47%
55%
65-69%
57%
80-89%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.08
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
15%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
96%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,366 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,281 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,366
$23,696
Spending / Student
$18,281
$23,119

Best Blacklick Valley School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blacklick Valley El Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 W Railroad St
Nanty Glo, PA 15943
(814) 749-9211
Grades: PK-6
| 329 students
Rank: #22.
Blacklick Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
555 Birch St
Nanty Glo, PA 15943
(814) 749-9211
Grades: 7-12
| 272 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Blacklick Valley School District?
Blacklick Valley School District manages 2 public schools serving 601 students.
What is the rank of Blacklick Valley School District?
Blacklick Valley School District is ranked #387 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Blacklick Valley School District?
96% of Blacklick Valley School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% 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 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Blacklick Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,281 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 601 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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