Butler Area SD School District

110 Campus Lane
Butler, PA 16001
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,940 students in Butler Area SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Butler Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), 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
10 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
5,940 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
440 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Butler Area SD School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 84% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (PA)
#175 out of 677 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Butler Area SD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
41%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Butler 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.
59%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Butler 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.
84%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Butler Area SD  School District and public school graduation rate of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.57
# American Indian Students
20 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
20 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
129 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
115 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
2%
14%
# White Students
5,474 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
92%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
180 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
421
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
406
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
442
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
423
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
423
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
388
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
436
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
486
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
512
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
523
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
529
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
461
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
490
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,791 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,014 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$112 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Butler 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
$107 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart display total spending of Butler 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
$18,791
$23,665
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Butler Area SD  School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$18,014
$23,089
This chart display average spending per public school student in Butler Area SD  School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Butler Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwest Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
124 Staley Avenue
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Grades: K-4
| 323 students
Rank: #22.
Connoquenessing Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
102 Connoquenessing School Roa
Renfrew, PA 16053
(724) 287-8721
Grades: K-4
| 241 students
Rank: #33.
Center Twp School
Math: 51% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
950 Mercer Road
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Grades: K-4
| 528 students
Rank: #44.
Mcquistion Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
210 Mechling Drive
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Grades: K-4
| 430 students
Rank: #55.
Butler MiddleSchool
Math: 39% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
225 East North Street
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 214-3600
Grades: 5-6
| 824 students
Rank: #66.
Butler Area Sr. High School
Math: 72% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
120 Campus Lane
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Grades: 10-12
| 1,481 students
Rank: #77.
Summit Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
351 Brinker Road
Butler, PA 16002
(724) 287-8721
Grades: K-4
| 235 students
Rank: #88.
Butler Area Ihs
Math: 25% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
551 Fairground Hill Road
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Grades: 7-9
| 1,520 students
Rank: #99.
Emily Brittain Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
338 North Washington Street
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Grades: K-4
| 206 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Broad St
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 214-3630
Grades: K-4
| 152 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Butler Area SD School District?
Butler Area SD School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,940 students.
What is the rank of Butler Area SD School District?
Butler Area SD School District is ranked #172 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Butler Area SD School District?
92% of Butler Area SD School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Butler Area SD School District?
Butler Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Butler Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,014 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 5,940 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 84% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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