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Oswayo Valley 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 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 272 students in Oswayo Valley 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 Oswayo Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 1% 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
2,932 Schools
# Students
272 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Oswayo Valley School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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.
Overall District Rank
#272 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
57%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)35.6%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.02
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
1%
16%
% Black
n/a
14%
% White
99%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $36,037 is higher than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 56% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,110 is higher than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 49% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$36,037
$23,724
Spending / Student
$33,110
$23,146
Best Oswayo Valley School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oswayo Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
277 S. Oswayo Street
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1702
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1702
Gr: PK-5 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: n/an/a
318 S Oswayo St
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1701
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1701
Gr: 6-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Oswayo Valley School District?
Oswayo Valley School District manages 2 public schools serving 272 students.
What is the rank of Oswayo Valley School District?
Oswayo Valley School District is ranked #96 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) 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 Oswayo Valley School District?
99% of Oswayo Valley School District students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oswayo Valley School District?
Oswayo Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Oswayo Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,110 is higher than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 49% over four school years.
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