For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 716 students in Purchase Line 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 Purchase Line School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), 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
2,931 Schools
# Students
716 Students
1,666,263 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
124,167 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Purchase Line 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 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#391 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
57%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.6%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
16%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
97%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,056 is higher than the state median of $23,730. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,841 is higher than the state median of $23,152. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,056
$23,730
Spending / Student
$26,841
$23,152
Best Purchase Line School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Purchase Line Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16957 Route 286 Hwy E
Commodore, PA 15729
(724) 254-4312
Commodore, PA 15729
(724) 254-4312
Gr: PK-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Purchase Line Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16559 Route 286 Hwy E
Commodore, PA 15729
(724) 254-4312
Commodore, PA 15729
(724) 254-4312
Gr: 7-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Purchase Line School District?
Purchase Line School District manages 2 public schools serving 716 students.
What is the rank of Purchase Line School District?
Purchase Line School District is ranked #388 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Purchase Line School District?
97% of Purchase Line School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Purchase Line School District?
Purchase Line School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Purchase Line School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,841 is higher than the state median of $23,152. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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