Phoenixville Area School District
- 1120 SOUTH GAY ST
- PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460
- (484) 927-5000
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 89.4% | 82.7% |
| Dropout Rate | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $15,181 | $11,954 |
| Students Per Teacher | 12.3 | 13.7 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | - |
| Number of Students | 3,230 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 262 | - |
District Test Scores
PSSA - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.4% | 84.5% | |
| 2009 | 91.0% | 81.7% | |
| 2008 | 91.7% | 80.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.1% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 86.8% | 77.0% | |
| 2008 | 88.4% | 76.8% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.2% | 84.9% | |
| 2009 | 94.5% | 81.8% | |
| 2008 | 90.3% | 79.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.6% | 72.9% | |
| 2009 | 87.4% | 72.6% | |
| 2008 | 82.3% | 70.1% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.6% | 81.4% | |
| 2009 | 92.9% | 83.4% | |
| 2008 | 90.6% | 81.5% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.3% | 74.4% | |
| 2009 | 87.5% | 73.5% | |
| 2008 | 91.0% | 73.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.4% | 64.1% | |
| 2009 | 78.1% | 64.5% | |
| 2008 | 76.3% | 61.6% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.7% | 61.8% | |
| 2009 | 80.3% | 58.1% | |
| 2008 | 70.7% | 57.3% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.1% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 89.1% | 75.7% | |
| 2008 | 81.0% | 72.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.6% | 68.8% | |
| 2009 | 77.1% | 67.6% | |
| 2008 | 78.5% | 66.9% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.4% | 77.9% | |
| 2009 | 81.0% | 75.3% | |
| 2008 | 79.5% | 70.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.5% | 73.5% | |
| 2009 | 79.2% | 71.4% | |
| 2008 | 80.7% | 70.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.5% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 76.1% | 71.3% | |
| 2008 | 76.8% | 70.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.4% | 81.9% | |
| 2009 | 89.8% | 80.5% | |
| 2008 | 89.2% | 78.3% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.2% | 57.2% | |
| 2009 | 68.9% | 54.8% | |
| 2008 | 68.1% | 52.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.0% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 86.3% | 71.2% | |
| 2008 | 87.0% | 69.1% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.1% | 59.6% | |
| 2009 | 69.1% | 55.6% | |
| 2008 | 71.9% | 55.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.2% | 67.2% | |
| 2009 | 79.5% | 65.2% | |
| 2008 | 81.1% | 64.7% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.4% | 39.8% | |
| 2009 | 51.9% | 39.7% | |
| 2008 | 50.9% | 35.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.0% | 80.7% | |
| 2009 | 93.6% | 82.7% | |
| 2008 | 94.2% | 85.8% | |
Distict total - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 83.3% | - | |
Source: PA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 3,230 | 12.3 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 290 |
| 1st Grade Students | 297 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 254 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 241 |
| 4th Grade Students | 288 |
| 5th Grade Students | 264 |
| 6th Grade Students | 240 |
| 7th Grade Students | 260 |
| 8th Grade Students | 243 |
| 9th Grade Students | 215 |
| 10th Grade Students | 258 |
| 11th Grade Students | 212 |
| 12th Grade Students | 244 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 121 |
| Hispanic | 167 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 322 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 2,690 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,717 |
| Female | 1,589 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 262 | 12.3 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 9 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 126 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 114 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 13 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 41 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 5 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 12 |
| Elementary | 4 |
| Secondary | 8 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 6 |
| Library Support Staff | 3 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 139 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 6 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 21 |
| School Administrators | 12 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 16 |
| Student Support Services | 19 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 65 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $67,693,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $56,892,000 | 84.0% |
| Property Tax | $47,427,000 | 70.1% |
| Public Utility Tax | $70,000 | 0.1% |
| Individual And Corporate Income Taxes | $5,680,000 | 8.4% |
| All Other Taxes | $1,232,000 | 1.8% |
| Cities and Counties | $424,000 | 0.6% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $20,000 | 0.03% |
| School Lunch | $700,000 | 1.0% |
| District Activity Receipts | $60,000 | 0.09% |
| Rents and Royalties | $31,000 | 0.05% |
| Interest Earnings | $931,000 | 1.4% |
| Miscellaneous | $317,000 | 0.5% |
| Total State Revenues | $10,231,000 | 15.1% |
| General Formula Assistance | $4,025,000 | 5.9% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $2,089,000 | 3.1% |
| Special Education Programs | $1,463,000 | 2.2% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $53,000 | 0.08% |
| School Lunch Programs | $31,000 | 0.05% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $305,000 | 0.5% |
| Transportation Programs | $936,000 | 1.4% |
| Other Programs | $1,329,000 | 2.0% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $570,000 | 0.8% |
| Through State - Title I | $181,000 | 0.3% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $62,000 | 0.09% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $8,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $281,000 | 0.4% |
| Through State - Other | $38,000 | 0.06% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $49,171,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $29,622,000 | 60.2% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $18,514,000 | 37.7% |
| Student Support | $2,562,000 | 3.8% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $1,165,000 | 1.7% |
| General Administration Support | $2,638,000 | 3.9% |
| School Administration Support | $1,834,000 | 2.7% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $5,251,000 | 7.8% |
| Student Transportation Support | $3,360,000 | 5.0% |
| Other Support Services | $1,704,000 | 2.5% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $1,035,000 | 2.1% |
| Food Services | $1,035,000 | 1.5% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 89.4% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 244 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 7 | 0.7% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Phoenixville Area School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 6
- Students: 3,230
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 262
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
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School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| BARKLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
320 2nd Ave
Phoenixville, PA Public | 1-5 | 367 | 10.9 |  Review This School |
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| EAST PIKELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1191 Hares Hill Rd
Phoenixville, PA Public | 1-5 | 328 | 13.5 | Review This School |
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| PHOENIXVILLE AREA HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1200 Gay St
Phoenixville, PA Public | 9-12 | 929 | 11.8 | Review This School |
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| PHOENIXVILLE AREA KINDERGARTEN CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
100 School Ln
Phoenixville, PA Public | KG | 290 | 19.9 | Review This School |
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| PHOENIXVILLE AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1330 South Main St
Phoenixville, PA Public | 6-8 | 743 | 11.5 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SCHUYLKILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
290 South Whitehorse Rd
Phoenixville, PA Public | 1-5 | 649 | 13.7 | Review This School |
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