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Franklin Area SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,808 students in Franklin Area 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 Franklin Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,940 Schools
# Students
1,808 Students
1,669,399 Students
# Teachers
130 Teachers
120,525 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Franklin Area SD School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 683 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#497 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
57%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.57
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,846 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
33 Students
227,367 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
36 Students
240,362 Students
% Black Students
2%
14%
# White Students
1,624 Students
1,043,929 Students
% White Students
90%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
99 Students
81,290 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
153
118,934
# Students in 1st Grade:
121
117,672
# Students in 2nd Grade:
115
122,707
# Students in 3rd Grade:
145
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
140
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
139
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
136
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
151
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
126
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
164
144,745
# Students in 10th Grade:
136
133,902
# Students in 11th Grade:
131
128,291
# Students in 12th Grade:
151
129,420
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,566 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,686. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,832 is less than the state median of $23,109. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,566
$23,686
Spending / Student
$18,832
$23,109
Best Franklin Area SD School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sandycreek Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
297 Pone Lane
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 432-3819
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 432-3819
Grades: K-6
| 314 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
246 Pone Lane
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 432-2121
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 432-2121
Grades: 7-12
| 859 students
Rank: #33.
Victory Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1819 Georgetown Rd
Harrisville, PA 16038
(814) 786-7311
Harrisville, PA 16038
(814) 786-7311
Grades: K-6
| 221 students
Rank: #44.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1276 Otter St
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 432-8419
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 432-8419
Grades: K-6
| 414 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Franklin Area SD School District?
Franklin Area SD School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,808 students.
What is the rank of Franklin Area SD School District?
Franklin Area SD School District is ranked #496 out of 683 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin Area SD School District?
90% of Franklin Area SD School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Franklin Area SD School District?
Franklin 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 Franklin Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,832 is less than the state median of $23,109. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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