For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,399 students in Ligonier Valley 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 Ligonier Valley SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority 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
4 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
1,399 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
103 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Ligonier Valley SD School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#325 out of 677 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
55%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
9 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
1,335 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
95%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
31 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
157
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
91
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
97
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
79
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
102
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
89
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
86
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
128
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
99
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
141
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
112
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
102
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
116
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,943 is higher than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,883 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,943
$23,665
Spending / Student
$20,883
$23,089
Best Ligonier Valley SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ligonier Valley High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
40 Springer Rd
Ligonier, PA 15658
(724) 238-9531
Ligonier, PA 15658
(724) 238-9531
Grades: 9-12
| 471 students
Rank: #22.
Mellon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
559 Bell Street
Ligonier, PA 15658
(724) 238-5663
Ligonier, PA 15658
(724) 238-5663
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #33.
Laurel Valley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
137 Education Lane
New Florence, PA 15944
(724) 235-2723
New Florence, PA 15944
(724) 235-2723
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
Rank: #44.
Ligonier Valley MiddleSchool
(Math: 13% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
536 Bell Street
Ligonier, PA 15658
(724) 238-6412
Ligonier, PA 15658
(724) 238-6412
Grades: 6-8
| 313 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ligonier Valley SD School District?
Ligonier Valley SD School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,399 students.
What is the rank of Ligonier Valley SD School District?
Ligonier Valley SD School District is ranked #337 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Ligonier Valley SD School District?
95% of Ligonier Valley SD School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ligonier Valley SD School District?
Ligonier Valley SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Ligonier Valley SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,883 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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