Penncrest SD School District

18741 State Hwy 198
Saegertown, PA 16433
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,563 students in Penncrest 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 Penncrest SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
6 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
2,563 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
195 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Penncrest 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 95% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (PA)
#374 out of 677 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Penncrest SD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
31%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Penncrest 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.
50%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Penncrest 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.
≥95%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Penncrest SD  School District and public school graduation rate of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
49 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
14 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
2,396 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
93%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
100 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
164
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
167
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
165
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
191
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
196
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
185
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
200
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
186
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
224
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
216
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
226
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
203
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
240
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,628 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,611 is higher than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Penncrest 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
$61 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart display total spending of Penncrest 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
$21,628
$23,665
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Penncrest 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
$23,611
$23,089
This chart display average spending per public school student in Penncrest 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 Penncrest SD School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saegertown Jr. Sr. High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
18079 Mook Road
Saegertown, PA 16433
(814) 337-1635
Grades: 7-12
| 459 students
Rank: #22.
Saegertown Elementary School
Math: 35% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
18741 State Highway 198
Saegertown, PA 16433
(814) 337-1611
Grades: K-6
| 418 students
Rank: #33.
Cambridge Springs Elementary School
Math: 29% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
130 Steele St
Cambridge Springs, PA 16403
(814) 398-4636
Grades: K-6
| 400 students
Rank: #44.
Maplewood Elementary School
Math: 26% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
32695 State Highway 408
Townville, PA 16360
(814) 337-1659
Grades: K-6
| 450 students
Rank: #55.
Cambridge Springs Jr. Sr. High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
641 Venango Avenue
Cambridge Springs, PA 16403
(814) 398-4631
Grades: 7-12
| 372 students
Rank: #66.
Maplewood Jr. Sr. High School
Math: 27% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
30383 Guys Mills Rd
Guys Mills, PA 16327
(814) 337-1673
Grades: 7-12
| 464 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Penncrest SD School District?
Penncrest SD School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,563 students.
What is the rank of Penncrest SD School District?
Penncrest SD School District is ranked #368 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Penncrest SD School District?
93% of Penncrest SD 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 SD School District?
Penncrest SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Penncrest SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,611 is higher than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,563 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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