For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,732 students in Deer Lakes 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 Deer Lakes School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,732 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
132 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Deer Lakes School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#178 out of 685 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
57%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
94%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,187 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,092 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,187
$23,696
Spending / Student
$21,092
$23,119
Best Deer Lakes School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deer Lakes High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
163 East Union Rd
Cheswick, PA 15024
(724) 265-5320
Cheswick, PA 15024
(724) 265-5320
Gr: 9-12 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Deer Lakes Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17 East Union Road
Cheswick, PA 15024
(724) 265-5310
Cheswick, PA 15024
(724) 265-5310
Gr: 6-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
East Union Intrmd School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
57 East Union Road
Cheswick, PA 15024
(724) 265-5330
Cheswick, PA 15024
(724) 265-5330
Gr: 3-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
1715 Saxonburg Boulevard
Tarentum, PA 15084
(724) 265-5340
Tarentum, PA 15084
(724) 265-5340
Gr: K-2 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Deer Lakes School District?
Deer Lakes School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,732 students.
What is the rank of Deer Lakes School District?
Deer Lakes School District is ranked #176 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Deer Lakes School District?
94% of Deer Lakes School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Deer Lakes School District?
Deer Lakes School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Deer Lakes School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,092 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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