Bethel Park School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 537 students in Bethel Park School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public middle schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Middle School in Bethel Park School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black).
Bethel Park School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 679 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 94% has decreased from 99% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.64
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,194 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
194 Students
24,410 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%
# Hispanic Students
70 Students
94,651 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
16%
# Black Students
87 Students
120,472 Students
% Black Students
2%
21%
# White Students
3,428 Students
321,352 Students
% White Students
87%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
577 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
136 Students
29,801 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
1,575
# Students in K Grade:
295
15,841
# Students in 1st Grade:
308
17,953
# Students in 2nd Grade:
289
17,626
# Students in 3rd Grade:
286
18,644
# Students in 4th Grade:
289
19,624
# Students in 5th Grade:
295
34,161
# Students in 6th Grade:
288
93,842
# Students in 7th Grade:
262
129,428
# Students in 8th Grade:
275
132,557
# Students in 9th Grade:
348
34,160
# Students in 10th Grade:
311
27,308
# Students in 11th Grade:
330
25,337
# Students in 12th Grade:
349
24,963
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,190 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,250 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 8 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 3,925 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 30% in PA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 61% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 79% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 77% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
