Top Rankings
State College 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 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,776 students in State College Area SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in State College Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 55% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in State College Area SD School District are Radio Park Elementary School, Corl Street Elementary School and Spring Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. State College Area SD School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), 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
11 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
6,776 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
539 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
State College 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 93% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#34 out of 677 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
55%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.57
# American Indian Students
12 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
583 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
9%
4%
# Hispanic Students
287 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
185 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
3%
14%
# White Students
5,234 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
77%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
468 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
448
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
444
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
478
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
514
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
472
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
477
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
503
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
500
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
504
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
616
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
576
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
617
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
627
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,727 is higher 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 $23,141 is higher than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$174 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$157 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,727
$23,665
Spending / Student
$23,141
$23,089
Best State College Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Radio Park Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
800 W Cherry Ln
State College, PA 16803
(814) 231-4115
State College, PA 16803
(814) 231-4115
Grades: K-5
| 380 students
Rank: #22.
Corl Street Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
235 Corl St
State College, PA 16801
(814) 231-1185
State College, PA 16801
(814) 231-1185
Grades: K-5
| 244 students
Rank: #33.
Spring Creek Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
217 Scholl St
State College, PA 16801
(814) 231-5026
State College, PA 16801
(814) 231-5026
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
Rank: #44.
Ferguson Twp Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
215 West Pine Grove Rd
Pine Grove Mills, PA 16868
(814) 231-4119
Pine Grove Mills, PA 16868
(814) 231-4119
Grades: K-5
| 298 students
Rank: #55.
Gray's Woods Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
160 Brackenbourne Drive
Port Matilda, PA 16870
(814) 235-6100
Port Matilda, PA 16870
(814) 235-6100
Grades: K-5
| 387 students
Rank: #66.
Park Forest Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2181 School Dr
State College, PA 16803
(814) 231-5010
State College, PA 16803
(814) 231-5010
Grades: K-5
| 428 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Easterly Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
234 Easterly Pkwy
State College, PA 16801
(814) 231-1170
State College, PA 16801
(814) 231-1170
Grades: K-5
| 316 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Mount Nittany Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Brandywine Drive
State College, PA 16801
(814) 272-5970
State College, PA 16801
(814) 272-5970
Grades: K-5
| 420 students
Rank: #99.
State College Area High School
(Math: 90% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
650 Westerly Pkwy
State College, PA 16801
(814) 231-1111
State College, PA 16801
(814) 231-1111
Grades: 8-12
| 2,436 students
Rank: #1010.
Mount Nittany MiddleSchool
(Math: 40% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
656 Brandywine Dr
State College, PA 16801
(814) 466-5133
State College, PA 16801
(814) 466-5133
Grades: 6-8
| 707 students
Rank: #1111.
Park Forest MiddleSchool
(Math: 39% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2180 School Dr
State College, PA 16803
(814) 272-8217
State College, PA 16803
(814) 272-8217
Grades: 6-8
| 800 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to State College Area SD School District?
State College Area SD School District manages 11 public schools serving 6,776 students.
What is the rank of State College Area SD School District?
State College Area SD School District is ranked #34 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 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in State College Area SD School District?
77% of State College Area SD School District students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of State College Area SD School District?
State College Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is State College Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,141 is higher than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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