Harmony Area School District

5239 Ridge Rd
Westover, PA 16692-9619
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Harmony Area 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 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 234 students in Harmony Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Harmony Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
234 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Harmony Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#351 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

38%
38%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

50-54%
55%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

40-49%
57%
(21-22)
≥80%
87%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
26%
23.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.09
0.60

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%

Showing 1997–2010. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
4%
16%
% Black
n/a
14%
% White
95%
60%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $33,816 is higher than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,944 is higher than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$44,930 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$7 MM
$43,758 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$33,816
$26,978

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$27,944
$26,274

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Harmony Area School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harmony Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5239 Ridge Rd
Westover, PA 16692
(814) 845-7655
Gr: 7-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Harmony Area Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5239 Ridge Rd
Westover, PA 16692
(814) 845-2300
Gr: PK-6 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Harmony Area School District?
Harmony Area School District manages 2 public schools serving 234 students.
What is the rank of Harmony Area School District?
Harmony Area School District is ranked #368 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 Harmony Area School District?
95% of Harmony Area School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harmony Area School District?
Harmony Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Harmony Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,944 is higher than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 234 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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