Burgettstown Area School District

100 Bavington Rd
Burgettstown, PA 15021
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 963 students in Burgettstown 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 Burgettstown Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), 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
963 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
83 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Burgettstown Area 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#366 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
32%
36%
55%
55%
60-64%
57%
90-94%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
1%
15%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
93%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,910 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,141 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,910
$23,696
Spending / Student
$22,141
$23,119

Best Burgettstown Area School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burgettstown El Center
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Bavington Rd
Burgettstown, PA 15021
(724) 947-8150
Grades: K-5
| 445 students
Rank: #22.
Burgettstown Middle School High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
104 Bavington Rd
Burgettstown, PA 15021
(724) 947-8100
Grades: 6-12
| 518 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Burgettstown Area School District?
Burgettstown Area School District manages 2 public schools serving 963 students.
What is the rank of Burgettstown Area School District?
Burgettstown Area School District is ranked #371 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 Burgettstown Area School District?
93% of Burgettstown Area School District students are White, 5% 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 Burgettstown Area School District?
Burgettstown Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Burgettstown Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,141 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 963 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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