For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 834 students in West Branch Area 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 West Branch Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (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
834 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Branch Area 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 82% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#372 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
57%
Graduation Rate
82%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.8%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
16%
Showing 2008–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
14%
Showing 2010–2021. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% White
96%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,162 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,483 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$44,930 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$20 MM
$43,758 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$26,162
$26,978
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$23,483
$26,274
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best West Branch Area School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Branch Area High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
444 Allport Cutoff
Morrisdale, PA 16858
(814) 345-5615
Morrisdale, PA 16858
(814) 345-5615
Gr: 9-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
West Branch Area Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
356 Allport Cutoff
Morrisdale, PA 16858
(814) 345-5615
Morrisdale, PA 16858
(814) 345-5615
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
West Branch Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
444 Allport Cutoff
Morrisdale, PA 16858
(814) 345-5615
Morrisdale, PA 16858
(814) 345-5615
Gr: 6-8 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Branch Area School District?
West Branch Area School District manages 3 public schools serving 834 students.
What is the rank of West Branch Area School District?
West Branch Area School District is ranked #387 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 West Branch Area School District?
96% of West Branch Area School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Branch Area School District?
West Branch Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is West Branch Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,483 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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