For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 915 students in Tussey Mountain 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 Tussey Mountain School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less 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
915 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
79 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tussey Mountain 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 95% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#381 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
57%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26.1%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
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 $23,949 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,443 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$44,930 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$43,758 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,949
$26,978
Spending / Student
$20,443
$26,274
Best Tussey Mountain School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tussey Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1110 Mifflin St
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2934
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2934
Gr: PK-4 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Tussey Mountain High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
199 Front Street
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2975
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2975
Gr: 9-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Tussey Mountain Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
199 Front St
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2975
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2975
Gr: 5-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tussey Mountain School District?
Tussey Mountain School District manages 3 public schools serving 915 students.
What is the rank of Tussey Mountain School District?
Tussey Mountain School District is ranked #376 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 Tussey Mountain School District?
97% of Tussey Mountain 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 Tussey Mountain School District?
Tussey Mountain School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Tussey Mountain School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,443 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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