Wattsburg Area SD School District

10782 Wattsburg Road
Erie, PA 16509
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,297 students in Wattsburg Area SD 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 SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority 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
3 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
1,297 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
96 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Wattsburg Area SD School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (PA)
#156 out of 677 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Wattsburg Area SD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
42%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wattsburg Area SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
60%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wattsburg Area SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
85-89%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Wattsburg Area SD  School District and public school graduation rate of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.10
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
29 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
6 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
1,231 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
95%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
29 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:
92
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
91
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
87
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
100
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
101
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
105
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
101
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
108
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
102
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
115
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
102
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
104
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
89
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,141 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,280 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Wattsburg Area SD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$26 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart display total spending of Wattsburg Area SD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$22,141
$23,665
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Wattsburg Area SD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$20,280
$23,089
This chart display average spending per public school student in Wattsburg Area SD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Wattsburg Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Seneca High School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10770 Wattsburg Rd
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 824-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 410 students
Rank: #22.
Wattsburg Area MiddleSchool
Math: 40% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10774 Wattsburg Rd
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 824-3400
Grades: 5-8
| 416 students
Rank: #33.
Wattsburg Area El Center
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10780 Wattsburg Rd
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 824-3400
Grades: K-4
| 471 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wattsburg Area SD School District?
Wattsburg Area SD School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,297 students.
What is the rank of Wattsburg Area SD School District?
Wattsburg Area SD School District is ranked #153 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Wattsburg Area SD School District?
95% of Wattsburg Area SD School District students are White, 2% 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 SD School District?
Wattsburg Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Wattsburg Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,280 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,297 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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