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Penncrest School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,399 students in Penncrest 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 Penncrest School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
6 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
2,399 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
170 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Penncrest 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 92% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#344 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
57%
Graduation Rate
92%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
2%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
14%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
% White
93%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,775 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,466 is higher than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$44,930 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$68 MM
$43,758 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$26,775
$26,978
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$28,466
$26,274
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Penncrest School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saegertown Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18741 State Highway 198
Saegertown, PA 16433
(814) 337-1611
Saegertown, PA 16433
(814) 337-1611
Gr: K-6 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Cambridge Springs Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
130 Steele St
Cambridge Springs, PA 16403
(814) 398-4636
Cambridge Springs, PA 16403
(814) 398-4636
Gr: K-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Cambridge Springs Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
641 Venango Avenue
Cambridge Springs, PA 16403
(814) 398-4631
Cambridge Springs, PA 16403
(814) 398-4631
Gr: 7-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Maplewood Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
32695 State Highway 408
Townville, PA 16360
(814) 337-1659
Townville, PA 16360
(814) 337-1659
Gr: K-6 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Saegertown Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18079 Mook Road
Saegertown, PA 16433
(814) 337-1635
Saegertown, PA 16433
(814) 337-1635
Gr: 7-12 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Maplewood Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30383 Guys Mills Rd
Guys Mills, PA 16327
(814) 337-1673
Guys Mills, PA 16327
(814) 337-1673
Gr: 7-12 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Penncrest School District?
Penncrest School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,399 students.
What is the rank of Penncrest School District?
Penncrest School District is ranked #346 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Penncrest School District?
93% of Penncrest School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Penncrest School District?
Penncrest School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Penncrest School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,466 is higher than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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