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Cornell SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 513 students in Cornell SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Cornell SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more 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
2 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
513 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Cornell SD School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 80-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#512 out of 677 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
55%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.57
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
54 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
14%
# Black Students
81 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
16%
14%
# White Students
283 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
55%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
88 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
17%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
32
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
32
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
41
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
37
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
44
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
31
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
40
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
54
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
40
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
43
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
39
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
32
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
48
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,606 is higher than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,747 is higher than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,606
$23,665
Spending / Student
$29,747
$23,089
Best Cornell SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cornell Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1099 Maple Street Ext
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-5010
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-5010
Grades: K-6
| 257 students
Rank: #22.
Cornell High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1099 Maple St
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-5010
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-5010
Grades: 7-12
| 256 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cornell SD School District?
Cornell SD School District manages 2 public schools serving 513 students.
What is the rank of Cornell SD School District?
Cornell SD School District is ranked #515 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cornell SD School District?
55% of Cornell SD School District students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cornell SD School District?
Cornell SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Cornell SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,747 is higher than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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