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Coatesville Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,239 students in Coatesville Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Coatesville Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
5,239 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
378 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Coatesville Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 678 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 85% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#543 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
57%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
24%
15%
% Black
29%
14%
% White
39%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,736 is higher than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,912 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$182 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$183 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$34,736
$23,696
Spending / Student
$34,912
$23,119
Best Coatesville Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kings Highway Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
841 W Kings Hwy
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3775
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3775
Gr: K-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Coatesville Area Sd Cyber Academy
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 Olive St
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-6946
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-6946
Gr: K-12
Rank: #33.
Coatesville Area Sr. High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1445 East Lincoln Highway
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3730
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3730
Gr: 10-12 | 1,411 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Rainbow Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1113 West Lincoln Highway
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3780
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3780
Gr: K-5 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Caln Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3609 Lincoln Hwy
Thorndale, PA 19372
(610) 383-3760
Thorndale, PA 19372
(610) 383-3760
Gr: K-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
East Fallowfield Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2254 Strasburg Rd
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3765
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3765
Gr: K-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
North Brandywine Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
256 Reeceville Rd
Coatesville, PA 19320
(412) 351-0698
Coatesville, PA 19320
(412) 351-0698
Gr: 7 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #88.
Reeceville Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
248 Reeceville Rd
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3785
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3785
Gr: K-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #99.
Scott Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Olive Street
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-6946
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-6946
Gr: 6 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1010.
Coatesville Intermediate High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1425 E Lincoln Highway
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3735
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-3735
Gr: 8-9 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Coatesville Area School District?
Coatesville Area School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,239 students.
What is the rank of Coatesville Area School District?
Coatesville Area School District is ranked #550 out of 678 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Coatesville Area School District?
39% of Coatesville Area School District students are White, 29% of students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Coatesville Area School District?
Coatesville Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Coatesville Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,912 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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