Top Rankings
Glendale School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 671 students in Glendale School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Glendale School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% 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
2 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
671 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Glendale School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 80-89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#226 out of 684 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
57%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
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 $21,268 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,444 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,268
$23,696
Spending / Student
$20,444
$23,119
Best Glendale School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glendale Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 Beaver Valley Rd
Flinton, PA 16640
(814) 687-4263
Flinton, PA 16640
(814) 687-4263
Grades: K-6
| 325 students
Rank: #22.
Glendale Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1466 Beaver Valley Rd
Flinton, PA 16640
(814) 687-4261
Flinton, PA 16640
(814) 687-4261
Grades: 7-12
| 346 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Glendale School District?
Glendale School District manages 2 public schools serving 671 students.
What is the rank of Glendale School District?
Glendale School District is ranked #226 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) 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 science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Glendale School District?
98% of Glendale 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 Glendale School District?
Glendale School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Glendale School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,444 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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