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Shade-Central City SD 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 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 356 students in Shade-Central City 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 Shade-Central City SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
356 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Shade-Central City 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 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#370 out of 677 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
14%
# Black Students
1 Student
240,366 Students
% Black Students
n/a
14%
# White Students
346 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
97%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6 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:
29
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
21
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
24
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
24
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
26
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
20
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
17
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
27
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
24
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
27
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
37
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
36
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
44
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,565 is higher 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 $24,885 is higher than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,565
$23,665
Spending / Student
$24,885
$23,089
Best Shade-Central City SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shade Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
203 Mcgregor Ave
Cairnbrook, PA 15924
(814) 754-4648
Cairnbrook, PA 15924
(814) 754-4648
Grades: 7-12
| 195 students
Rank: #22.
Cairnbrook Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
235 Mcgregor Ave
Cairnbrook, PA 15924
(814) 754-5021
Cairnbrook, PA 15924
(814) 754-5021
Grades: K-6
| 161 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shade-Central City SD School District?
Shade-Central City SD School District manages 2 public schools serving 356 students.
What is the rank of Shade-Central City SD School District?
Shade-Central City SD School District is ranked #358 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shade-Central City SD School District?
97% of Shade-Central City SD School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shade-Central City SD School District?
Shade-Central City SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Shade-Central City SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,885 is higher than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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