Top Rankings
Wattsburg Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,254 students in Wattsburg Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Wattsburg Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority 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
2,931 Schools
# Students
1,254 Students
1,666,263 Students
# Teachers
100 Teachers
124,167 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wattsburg Area School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 87% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#140 out of 685 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
57%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
3%
16%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
94%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,900 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,730. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,975 is less than the state median of $23,152. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,900
$23,730
Spending / Student
$20,975
$23,152
Best Wattsburg Area School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seneca High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10770 Wattsburg Rd
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 824-4154
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 824-4154
Gr: 9-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Wattsburg Area El Center
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10780 Wattsburg Rd
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 824-4152
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 824-4152
Gr: K-4 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Wattsburg Area Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10774 Wattsburg Rd
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 814-4153
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 814-4153
Gr: 5-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wattsburg Area School District?
Wattsburg Area School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,254 students.
What is the rank of Wattsburg Area School District?
Wattsburg Area School District is ranked #170 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) 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: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wattsburg Area School District?
94% of Wattsburg Area School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wattsburg Area School District?
Wattsburg Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Wattsburg Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,975 is less than the state median of $23,152. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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