Girard School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 2 top public elementary schools in Girard School District, serving 1,177 students.
- Public elementary school in Girard School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus 61% Pennsylvania statewide average). This district's average elementary school ranking is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
- The elementary school with highest math proficiency is Elk Valley Elementary School, with 66% math proficiency. Read more about public elementary school math proficiency statistics in Pennsylvania or national school math proficiency statistics.
- The elementary school with highest reading language/arts proficiency is Rice Avenue Middle School, with 71% reading language/arts proficiency. Read more about public elementary school reading language/arts proficiency statistics in Pennsylvania or national school reading language/arts proficiency statistics.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic) , which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 15:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Girard School District |
| School District Website | http://www.girardsd.org |
| School District Phone Number | (814)774-5666 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (PA) |
| # of Schools | 2 Schools | 2,227 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,177 Students | 1,140,913 Students |
| # of Teachers | 85 Teachers | 77,275 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
- Girard School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 646 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-2017 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (PA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 63% |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 86% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.14 | 0.55 |
| # of American Indian Students | 2 Students | 1,928 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 2 Students | 43,517 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 4% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 24 Students | 135,037 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 2% | 12% |
| # of Black Students | 12 Students | 180,876 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 16% |
| # of White Students | 1,089 Students | 728,940 Students |
| % White Students | 93% | 64% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 2 Students | 916 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 46 Students | 49,574 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 4% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 48 | 6,837 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 115 | 119,558 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 113 | 126,710 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 124 | 129,725 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 123 | 133,729 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 126 | 134,411 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 129 | 132,934 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 142 | 132,687 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 129 | 93,076 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 128 | 89,054 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | - | 11,513 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | - | 10,832 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | - | 10,215 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | - | 9,632 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $12,100 in this school district is less than the state average of $13,163. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $12,120 is less than the state average of $12,903. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (PA) |
| Total Revenue | $22 MM | $19 MM |
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| Spending | $22 MM | $19 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $12,100 | $13,163 |
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| Spending / Student | $12,120 | $12,903 |
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Girard School District Public Elementary Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency | PA School Rank)
Location
Grades
Students - Lake City Elk Valley Elementary School Math: 66% / Reading: 70% | Top 50%2556 Maple Ave
Lake City, PA 16423
(814)774-5602
Grades: PK-4 | 634 students
- Girard Rice Avenue Middle School Math: 57% / Reading: 71% | Top 50%1100 Rice Ave
Girard, PA 16417
(814)774-5604
Grades: 5-8 | 508 students
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