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Harmony Area 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 254 students in Harmony Area SD 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 SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
254 Students
1,669,470 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
120,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Harmony Area SD School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 684 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#347 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
57%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.02
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
1 Student
227,372 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
14%
# Black Students
n/a
240,365 Students
% Black Students
n/a
14%
# White Students
252 Students
1,043,985 Students
% White Students
99%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
81,296 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
31
118,934
# Students in 1st Grade:
25
117,672
# Students in 2nd Grade:
21
122,707
# Students in 3rd Grade:
15
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
24
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
9
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
16
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
23
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
14
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
12
144,756
# Students in 10th Grade:
17
133,920
# Students in 11th Grade:
28
128,311
# Students in 12th Grade:
19
129,442
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,516 is higher than the state median of $23,685. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,055 is higher than the state median of $23,108. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,516
$23,685
Spending / Student
$24,055
$23,108
Best Harmony Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harmony Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5239 Ridge Rd
Westover, PA 16692
(814) 845-7655
Westover, PA 16692
(814) 845-7655
Grades: 7-12
| 113 students
Rank: #22.
Harmony Area Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5239 Ridge Rd
Westover, PA 16692
(814) 845-2300
Westover, PA 16692
(814) 845-2300
Grades: PK-6
| 141 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harmony Area SD School District?
Harmony Area SD School District manages 2 public schools serving 254 students.
What is the rank of Harmony Area SD School District?
Harmony Area SD School District is ranked #363 out of 684 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harmony Area SD School District?
99% of Harmony Area SD School District students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harmony Area SD School District?
Harmony Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Harmony Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,055 is higher than the state median of $23,108. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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