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Sto-Rox School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 994 students in Sto-Rox School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Sto-Rox School District have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% 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
3 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
994 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
82 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sto-Rox 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 75-79% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#655 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
57%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
% Black
60%
14%
% White
19%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
17%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,422 is higher than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,442 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,422
$23,696
Spending / Student
$30,442
$23,119
Best Sto-Rox School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sto-rox Upper Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
298 Ewing Rd
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 771-3213
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 771-3213
Grades: 4-6
| 220 students
Rank: #22.
Sto-rox Primary Center
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Ewing Rd
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 771-3213
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 771-3213
Grades: K-3
| 300 students
Rank: #33.
Sto-rox Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1105 Valley St
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 771-3213
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 771-3213
Grades: 7-12
| 474 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sto-Rox School District?
Sto-Rox School District manages 3 public schools serving 994 students.
What is the rank of Sto-Rox School District?
Sto-Rox School District is ranked #653 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sto-Rox School District?
60% of Sto-Rox School District students are Black, 19% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sto-Rox School District?
Sto-Rox School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Sto-Rox School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,442 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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