Indiana Area SD School District

501 E Pike Rd
Indiana, PA 15701
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Indiana Area SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,758 students in Indiana Area SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Indiana Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), 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
6 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
2,758 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
190 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Indiana Area SD School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (PA)
#82 out of 677 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Indiana Area SD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
49%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Indiana Area SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
67%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana Area SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
87%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Indiana Area SD  School District and public school graduation rate of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.57
# American Indian Students
9 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
60 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
65 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
114 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
4%
14%
# White Students
2,385 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
87%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
122 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
36
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
188
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
186
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
180
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
205
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
201
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
189
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
226
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
213
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
214
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
228
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
226
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
213
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
253
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,871 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,778 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$58 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Indiana Area SD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$55 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart display total spending of Indiana Area SD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$20,871
$23,665
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Indiana Area SD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$19,778
$23,089
This chart display average spending per public school student in Indiana Area SD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Indiana Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Pike Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
501 E Pike
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 463-8567
Grades: PK-3
| 396 students
Rank: #22.
Horace Mann Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
205 S 5th St
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 463-8560
Grades: 4-5
| 183 students
Rank: #33.
Ben Franklin Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
95 Ben Franklin Rd
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 465-5637
Grades: PK-3
| 400 students
Rank: #44.
Indiana Area Sr. High School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
450 N 5th St
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 463-8562
Grades: 9-12
| 920 students
Rank: #55.
Eisenhower Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1460 School St
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 463-8566
Grades: 4-5
| 206 students
Rank: #66.
Indiana Area Jhs
Math: 39% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
245 N 5th St
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 463-8568
Grades: 6-8
| 653 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Indiana Area SD School District?
Indiana Area SD School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,758 students.
What is the rank of Indiana Area SD School District?
Indiana Area SD School District is ranked #87 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Indiana Area SD School District?
87% of Indiana Area SD School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Indiana Area SD School District?
Indiana Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Indiana Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,778 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,758 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 87% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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