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Penncrest School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,478 students in Penncrest 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 Penncrest School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
6 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
2,478 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
192 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Penncrest School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 98% has increased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#363 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
57%
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
93%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,370 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 $24,421 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$61 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,370
$23,696
Spending / Student
$24,421
$23,119
Best Penncrest School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saegertown Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18741 State Highway 198
Saegertown, PA 16433
(814) 337-1611
Saegertown, PA 16433
(814) 337-1611
Grades: K-6
| 410 students
Rank: #22.
Cambridge Springs Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
641 Venango Avenue
Cambridge Springs, PA 16403
(814) 398-4631
Cambridge Springs, PA 16403
(814) 398-4631
Grades: 7-12
| 359 students
Rank: #33.
Cambridge Springs Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
130 Steele St
Cambridge Springs, PA 16403
(814) 398-4636
Cambridge Springs, PA 16403
(814) 398-4636
Grades: K-6
| 382 students
Rank: #44.
Saegertown Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18079 Mook Road
Saegertown, PA 16433
(814) 337-1635
Saegertown, PA 16433
(814) 337-1635
Grades: 7-12
| 450 students
Rank: #55.
Maplewood Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30383 Guys Mills Rd
Guys Mills, PA 16327
(814) 337-1673
Guys Mills, PA 16327
(814) 337-1673
Grades: 7-12
| 423 students
Rank: #66.
Maplewood Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
32695 State Highway 408
Townville, PA 16360
(814) 337-1659
Townville, PA 16360
(814) 337-1659
Grades: K-6
| 454 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Penncrest School District?
Penncrest School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,478 students.
What is the rank of Penncrest School District?
Penncrest School District is ranked #354 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 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 graduation rate (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Penncrest School District?
93% of Penncrest School District students are White, 4% 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 Penncrest School District?
Penncrest School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Penncrest School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,421 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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