Top Rankings
Forbes Road SD 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 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 347 students in Forbes Road SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Forbes Road SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority 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
2 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
347 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Forbes Road SD School District, which is ranked within the top 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% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#238 out of 677 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
14%
# Black Students
3 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
341 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
98%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
46
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
28
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
29
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
22
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
35
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
22
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
31
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
20
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
25
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
20
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
24
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
25
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
20
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,023 is higher than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,069 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,023
$23,665
Spending / Student
$22,069
$23,089
Best Forbes Road SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forbes Road Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
143 Red Bird Drive
Waterfall, PA 16689
(814) 685-3866
Waterfall, PA 16689
(814) 685-3866
Grades: PK-6
| 213 students
Rank: #22.
Forbes Road Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
159 Red Bird Drive
Waterfall, PA 16689
(814) 685-3866
Waterfall, PA 16689
(814) 685-3866
Grades: 7-12
| 134 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Forbes Road SD School District?
Forbes Road SD School District manages 2 public schools serving 347 students.
What is the rank of Forbes Road SD School District?
Forbes Road SD School District is ranked #252 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Forbes Road SD School District?
98% of Forbes Road SD School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Forbes Road SD School District?
Forbes Road SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Forbes Road SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,069 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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