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Ferndale Area SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 575 students in Ferndale Area SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Ferndale Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,942 Schools
# Students
575 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Ferndale Area SD School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 684 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% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#439 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
55%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
34 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
14%
# Black Students
55 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
10%
14%
# White Students
443 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
77%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
41 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
60
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
46
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
34
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
43
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
44
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
43
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
43
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
48
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
49
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
52
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
31
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
43
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
39
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,718 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,630 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue (20-21)
$13 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending (20-21)
$13 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student (20-21)
$22,718
$23,665
Spending / Student (20-21)
$22,630
$23,089
Best Ferndale Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ferndale Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Harlan Ave
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 288-5757
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 288-5757
Grades: 7-12
| 262 students
Rank: #22.
Ferndale Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Dartmouth Ave
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 535-6724
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 535-6724
Grades: PK-6
| 313 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ferndale Area SD School District?
Ferndale Area SD School District manages 2 public schools serving 575 students.
What is the rank of Ferndale Area SD School District?
Ferndale Area SD School District is ranked #432 out of 684 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ferndale Area SD School District?
77% of Ferndale Area SD School District students are White, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ferndale Area SD School District?
Ferndale Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Ferndale Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,630 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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