Top Rankings
Slippery Rock Area SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,872 students in Slippery Rock Area SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Slippery Rock Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and 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
4 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
1,872 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
157 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Slippery Rock Area SD School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#43 out of 677 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
55%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.57
# American Indian Students
5 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
19 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
14%
# Black Students
21 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
1,773 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
95%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
31 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:
138
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
142
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
130
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
119
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
122
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
140
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
143
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
166
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
148
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
158
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
161
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
149
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
156
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,247 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,750 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,247
$23,665
Spending / Student
$18,750
$23,089
Best Slippery Rock Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Slippery Rock Area Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
470 N Main St
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
(724) 794-2960
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
(724) 794-2960
Grades: K-5
| 443 students
Rank: #22.
Moraine Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
350 Main St
Prospect, PA 16052
(724) 865-2010
Prospect, PA 16052
(724) 865-2010
Grades: K-5
| 348 students
Rank: #33.
Slippery Rock Area High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Kiester Rd
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
(724) 794-2960
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
(724) 794-2960
Grades: 9-12
| 624 students
Rank: #44.
Slippery Rock Area MiddleSchool
(Math: 44% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Kiester Rd
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
(724) 794-2960
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
(724) 794-2960
Grades: 6-8
| 457 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Slippery Rock Area SD School District?
Slippery Rock Area SD School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,872 students.
What is the rank of Slippery Rock Area SD School District?
Slippery Rock Area SD School District is ranked #47 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 10%) 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 overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Slippery Rock Area SD School District?
95% of Slippery Rock Area SD School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Slippery Rock Area SD School District?
Slippery Rock Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Slippery Rock Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,750 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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