Bethel Park School District
- 301 CHURCH RD
- BETHEL PARK, PA 15102
- (412) 833-5000
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 100.0% | 82.7% |
| Dropout Rate | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $11,198 | $11,954 |
| Students Per Teacher | 12.9 | 13.7 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | - |
| Number of Students | 4,822 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 374 | - |
District Test Scores
PSSA - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.1% | 84.5% | |
| 2009 | 88.3% | 81.7% | |
| 2008 | 88.6% | 80.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.3% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 88.0% | 77.0% | |
| 2008 | 89.0% | 76.8% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.6% | 84.9% | |
| 2009 | 89.8% | 81.8% | |
| 2008 | 87.7% | 79.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.4% | 72.9% | |
| 2009 | 82.2% | 72.6% | |
| 2008 | 83.3% | 70.1% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.8% | 81.4% | |
| 2009 | 93.4% | 83.4% | |
| 2008 | 94.0% | 81.5% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.3% | 74.4% | |
| 2009 | 85.0% | 73.5% | |
| 2008 | 91.6% | 73.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.6% | 64.1% | |
| 2009 | 77.6% | 64.5% | |
| 2008 | 85.2% | 61.6% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.2% | 61.8% | |
| 2009 | 79.9% | 58.1% | |
| 2008 | 85.7% | 57.3% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.4% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 89.9% | 75.7% | |
| 2008 | 89.8% | 72.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.3% | 68.8% | |
| 2009 | 85.3% | 67.6% | |
| 2008 | 87.5% | 66.9% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.2% | 77.9% | |
| 2009 | 91.1% | 75.3% | |
| 2008 | 85.0% | 70.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.1% | 73.5% | |
| 2009 | 85.1% | 71.4% | |
| 2008 | 85.2% | 70.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.6% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 88.1% | 71.3% | |
| 2008 | 84.9% | 70.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.3% | 81.9% | |
| 2009 | 93.4% | 80.5% | |
| 2008 | 92.3% | 78.3% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.9% | 57.2% | |
| 2009 | 70.9% | 54.8% | |
| 2008 | 72.3% | 52.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.0% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 91.2% | 71.2% | |
| 2008 | 90.1% | 69.1% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.3% | 59.6% | |
| 2009 | 79.0% | 55.6% | |
| 2008 | 73.9% | 55.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.7% | 67.2% | |
| 2009 | 86.0% | 65.2% | |
| 2008 | 80.0% | 64.7% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 57.1% | 39.8% | |
| 2009 | 66.9% | 39.7% | |
| 2008 | 47.6% | 35.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.5% | 80.7% | |
| 2009 | 97.5% | 82.7% | |
| 2008 | 93.9% | 85.8% | |
Distict total - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 90.2% | - | |
Source: PA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 4,822 | 12.9 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 271 |
| 1st Grade Students | 318 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 311 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 297 |
| 4th Grade Students | 382 |
| 5th Grade Students | 341 |
| 6th Grade Students | 340 |
| 7th Grade Students | 367 |
| 8th Grade Students | 393 |
| 9th Grade Students | 442 |
| 10th Grade Students | 415 |
| 11th Grade Students | 429 |
| 12th Grade Students | 458 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 59 |
| Hispanic | 23 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 84 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 4,569 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 2,433 |
| Female | 2,306 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 374 | 12.9 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 8 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 157 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 194 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 16 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 90 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 1 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 9 |
| Elementary | 2 |
| Secondary | 7 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 8 |
| Library Support Staff | 0.5 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 201 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 5 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 12 |
| School Administrators | 13 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 21 |
| Student Support Services | 12 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 139 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $67,758,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $51,307,000 | 75.7% |
| Property Tax | $43,722,000 | 64.5% |
| Public Utility Tax | $70,000 | 0.1% |
| Individual And Corporate Income Taxes | $3,691,000 | 5.4% |
| All Other Taxes | $693,000 | 1.0% |
| Other School Systems | $568,000 | 0.8% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $285,000 | 0.4% |
| School Lunch | $1,059,000 | 1.6% |
| District Activity Receipts | $116,000 | 0.2% |
| Rents and Royalties | $153,000 | 0.2% |
| Sale of Property | $4,000 | 0.01% |
| Interest Earnings | $844,000 | 1.2% |
| Private Contributions | $10,000 | 0.01% |
| Miscellaneous | $92,000 | 0.1% |
| Total State Revenues | $15,783,000 | 23.3% |
| General Formula Assistance | $8,081,000 | 11.9% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $2,433,000 | 3.6% |
| Special Education Programs | $2,405,000 | 3.5% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $96,000 | 0.1% |
| School Lunch Programs | $49,000 | 0.07% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $942,000 | 1.4% |
| Transportation Programs | $1,017,000 | 1.5% |
| Other Programs | $760,000 | 1.1% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $668,000 | 1.0% |
| Through State - Title I | $105,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $156,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $10,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $4,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $260,000 | 0.4% |
| Through State - Other | $133,000 | 0.2% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $54,847,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $36,239,000 | 66.1% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $17,263,000 | 31.5% |
| Student Support | $1,998,000 | 2.9% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $1,268,000 | 1.9% |
| General Administration Support | $1,052,000 | 1.6% |
| School Administration Support | $2,086,000 | 3.1% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $5,769,000 | 8.5% |
| Student Transportation Support | $3,341,000 | 4.9% |
| Other Support Services | $1,749,000 | 2.6% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $1,345,000 | 2.5% |
| Food Services | $1,345,000 | 2.0% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 100.0% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 460 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 5 | 0.3% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Bethel Park School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 8
- Students: 4,822
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 374
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
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| ABRAHAM LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1524 Hamilton Rd
Pittsburgh, PA Public | KG-4 | 344 | 15.2 |  Review This School |
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| BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5400 Florida Ave
Bethel Park, PA Public | KG-4 | 420 | 15.3 | Review This School |
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| BETHEL MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3301 South Park Rd
Bethel Park, PA Public | KG-4 | 330 | 14.7 | Review This School |
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| BETHEL PARK HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
309 Church Rd
Bethel Park, PA Public | 9-12 | 1,744 | 13.8 | Review This School |
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| GEORGE WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
515 Clifton Rd
Bethel Park, PA Public | KG-4 | 301 | 12.0 | Review This School |
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| INDEPENDENCE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
2807 Bethel Church Rd
Bethel Park, PA Public | 7-8 | 760 | 11.8 | Review This School |
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| NEIL ARMSTRONG 5-6 MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
5800 Murray Ave
Bethel Park, PA Public | 5-6 | 681 | 11.1 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WILLIAM PENN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
110 Woodlet Ln
Bethel Park, PA Public | KG-4 | 184 | 11.3 | Review This School |
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