Sto-Rox School District

1105 Valley Street
Mckees Rocks, PA 15136
(District boundaries shown in map)
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1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Sto-Rox School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 932 students in Sto-Rox School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Sto-Rox School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
932 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Sto-Rox 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 77% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#653 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

5%
38%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

18%
55%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

17%
57%
77%
87.5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
55.4%
23.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.60

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
6%
16%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
59%
14%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
18%
60%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
17%
5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $44,091 is higher than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 51% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,021 is higher than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$44,930 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$33 MM
$43,758 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$44,091
$26,978

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$35,021
$26,274

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Sto-Rox School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sto-rox Upper Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
298 Ewing Rd
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 771-3213
Gr: 4-6 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Sto-rox Primary Center
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Ewing Rd
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 771-3213
Gr: K-3 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Sto-rox Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1105 Valley St
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 771-3213
Gr: 7-12 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sto-Rox School District?
Sto-Rox School District manages 3 public schools serving 932 students.
What is the rank of Sto-Rox School District?
Sto-Rox School District is ranked #659 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sto-Rox School District?
59% of Sto-Rox School District students are Black, 18% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sto-Rox School District?
Sto-Rox School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Sto-Rox School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,021 is higher than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 40% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 932 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : 77% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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