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Curwensville 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 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 988 students in Curwensville 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 Curwensville Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
988 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
85 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Curwensville Area School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#137 out of 684 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
57%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
1%
15%
% Black
n/a
14%
% White
98%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,454 in this school district is less 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 $19,698 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,454
$23,696
Spending / Student
$19,698
$23,119
Best Curwensville Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Curwensville Area Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
650 Beech St
Curwensville, PA 16833
(814) 236-1101
Curwensville, PA 16833
(814) 236-1101
Grades: K-6
| 556 students
Rank: #22.
Curwensville Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
650 Beech St
Curwensville, PA 16833
(814) 236-1100
Curwensville, PA 16833
(814) 236-1100
Grades: 7-12
| 432 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Curwensville Area School District?
Curwensville Area School District manages 2 public schools serving 988 students.
What is the rank of Curwensville Area School District?
Curwensville Area School District is ranked #147 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Curwensville Area School District?
98% of Curwensville Area School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Curwensville Area School District?
Curwensville Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Curwensville Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,698 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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