Butler Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,942 students in Butler Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Butler Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Butler Area School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 85% has increased from 83% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.58
# American Indian Students
17 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
139 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
113 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
2%
14%
# White Students
5,456 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
92%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
199 Students
85,601 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:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
471
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
417
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
406
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
448
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
443
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
426
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
400
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
448
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
489
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
505
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
577
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
450
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
462
128,304
# 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 $18,785 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 $18,008 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Butler Area School District?
Butler Area School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,942 students.
What is the rank of Butler Area School District?
Butler Area School District is ranked #196 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Butler Area School District?
92% of Butler Area School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Butler Area School District?
Butler Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Butler Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,008 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 9 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 5,942 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Graduation Rate
: 85% (Btm 50% in PA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 43% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 56% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
