South Butler County School District
- 328 KNOCH RD
- SAXONBURG, PA 16056
- (724) 352-1700
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 91.3% | 82.7% |
| Dropout Rate | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,376 | $11,954 |
| Students Per Teacher | 21.1 | 13.7 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | - |
| Number of Students | 2,858 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 135 | - |
District Test Scores
PSSA - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 97.5% | 84.5% | |
| 2009 | 83.1% | 81.7% | |
| 2008 | 90.0% | 80.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.6% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 76.8% | 77.0% | |
| 2008 | 88.4% | 76.8% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.8% | 84.9% | |
| 2009 | 92.6% | 81.8% | |
| 2008 | 93.8% | 79.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.4% | 72.9% | |
| 2009 | 82.1% | 72.6% | |
| 2008 | 83.7% | 70.1% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.7% | 81.4% | |
| 2009 | 95.7% | 83.4% | |
| 2008 | 92.9% | 81.5% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.0% | 74.4% | |
| 2009 | 81.6% | 73.5% | |
| 2008 | 82.4% | 73.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.1% | 64.1% | |
| 2009 | 78.3% | 64.5% | |
| 2008 | 74.6% | 61.6% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.1% | 61.8% | |
| 2009 | 74.6% | 58.1% | |
| 2008 | 73.1% | 57.3% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.3% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 82.6% | 75.7% | |
| 2008 | 81.9% | 72.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.4% | 68.8% | |
| 2009 | 74.8% | 67.6% | |
| 2008 | 79.6% | 66.9% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.7% | 77.9% | |
| 2009 | 79.9% | 75.3% | |
| 2008 | 82.0% | 70.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.4% | 73.5% | |
| 2009 | 82.1% | 71.4% | |
| 2008 | 77.0% | 70.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.8% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 88.3% | 71.3% | |
| 2008 | 86.8% | 70.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.8% | 81.9% | |
| 2009 | 87.5% | 80.5% | |
| 2008 | 90.1% | 78.3% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.6% | 57.2% | |
| 2009 | 66.1% | 54.8% | |
| 2008 | 73.4% | 52.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.6% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 90.4% | 71.2% | |
| 2008 | 88.2% | 69.1% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.3% | 59.6% | |
| 2009 | 68.1% | 55.6% | |
| 2008 | 71.1% | 55.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.0% | 67.2% | |
| 2009 | 78.1% | 65.2% | |
| 2008 | 76.0% | 64.7% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 57.7% | 39.8% | |
| 2009 | 44.3% | 39.7% | |
| 2008 | 49.6% | 35.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.1% | 80.7% | |
| 2009 | 93.6% | 82.7% | |
| 2008 | 90.6% | 85.8% | |
Distict total - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 84.2% | - | |
Source: PA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 2,858 | 21.1 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 157 |
| 1st Grade Students | 182 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 191 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 160 |
| 4th Grade Students | 184 |
| 5th Grade Students | 196 |
| 6th Grade Students | 222 |
| 7th Grade Students | 223 |
| 8th Grade Students | 227 |
| 9th Grade Students | 271 |
| 10th Grade Students | 230 |
| 11th Grade Students | 229 |
| 12th Grade Students | 268 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 4 |
| Hispanic | 8 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 16 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 2,703 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,439 |
| Female | 1,294 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 135 | 21.1 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 4 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 59 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 70 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 2 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 11 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 4 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 5 |
| Elementary | 1 |
| Secondary | 4 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 3 |
| Library Support Staff | 4 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 118 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 4 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 7 |
| School Administrators | 7 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 13 |
| Student Support Services | 43 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 45 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $30,475,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $17,582,000 | 57.7% |
| Property Tax | $13,938,000 | 45.7% |
| Public Utility Tax | $22,000 | 0.07% |
| Individual And Corporate Income Taxes | $1,704,000 | 5.6% |
| All Other Taxes | $413,000 | 1.4% |
| Other School Systems | $401,000 | 1.3% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $9,000 | 0.03% |
| School Lunch | $550,000 | 1.8% |
| District Activity Receipts | $55,000 | 0.2% |
| Rents and Royalties | $27,000 | 0.09% |
| Interest Earnings | $268,000 | 0.9% |
| Miscellaneous | $195,000 | 0.6% |
| Total State Revenues | $12,221,000 | 40.1% |
| General Formula Assistance | $6,951,000 | 22.8% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $920,000 | 3.0% |
| Special Education Programs | $1,398,000 | 4.6% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $58,000 | 0.2% |
| School Lunch Programs | $29,000 | 0.10% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $539,000 | 1.8% |
| Transportation Programs | $1,716,000 | 5.6% |
| Other Programs | $610,000 | 2.0% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $672,000 | 2.2% |
| Through State - Title I | $338,000 | 1.1% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $55,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $12,000 | 0.04% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $3,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $250,000 | 0.8% |
| Through State - Other | $14,000 | 0.05% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $24,115,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $14,227,000 | 59.0% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $9,052,000 | 37.5% |
| Student Support | $1,106,000 | 3.6% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $691,000 | 2.3% |
| General Administration Support | $696,000 | 2.3% |
| School Administration Support | $1,257,000 | 4.1% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $2,586,000 | 8.5% |
| Student Transportation Support | $2,093,000 | 6.9% |
| Other Support Services | $623,000 | 2.0% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $836,000 | 3.5% |
| Food Services | $836,000 | 2.7% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 91.3% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 253 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 8 | 0.8% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within South Butler County School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 4
- Students: 2,858
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 135
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNOCH HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
345 Knoch Rd
Saxonburg, PA Public | 9-12 | 998 | 16.5 |  Review This School |
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| KNOCH MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
754 Dinnerbell Rd
Saxonburg, PA Public | 6-8 | 672 | 16.0 | Review This School |
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| SOUTH BUTLER INTERMEDIATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
340 Knoch Rd
Saxonburg, PA Public | 4-5 | 380 | 15.7 | Review This School |
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| SOUTH BUTLER PRIMARY SCHOOL | ||||
328 Knoch Rd
Saxonburg, PA Public | KG-3 | 690 | 16.9 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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