Armstrong School District
- 410 MAIN ST
- FORD CITY, PA 16226
- (724) 763-7151
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 59.7% | 82.7% |
| Dropout Rate | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $12,057 | $11,954 |
| Students Per Teacher | 12.8 | 13.7 |
| Number of Schools | 12 | - |
| Number of Students | 5,730 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 448 | - |
District Test Scores
PSSA - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.4% | 84.5% | |
| 2009 | 86.6% | 81.7% | |
| 2008 | 82.0% | 80.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.9% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 82.1% | 77.0% | |
| 2008 | 82.4% | 76.8% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.5% | 84.9% | |
| 2009 | 87.0% | 81.8% | |
| 2008 | 80.5% | 79.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.1% | 72.9% | |
| 2009 | 76.8% | 72.6% | |
| 2008 | 75.4% | 70.1% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.8% | 81.4% | |
| 2009 | 91.6% | 83.4% | |
| 2008 | 88.2% | 81.5% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.3% | 74.4% | |
| 2009 | 78.7% | 73.5% | |
| 2008 | 79.6% | 73.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.3% | 64.1% | |
| 2009 | 66.3% | 64.5% | |
| 2008 | 70.0% | 61.6% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.0% | 61.8% | |
| 2009 | 31.5% | 58.1% | |
| 2008 | 34.5% | 57.3% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.9% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 81.3% | 75.7% | |
| 2008 | 80.7% | 72.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.8% | 68.8% | |
| 2009 | 72.8% | 67.6% | |
| 2008 | 71.9% | 66.9% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.2% | 77.9% | |
| 2009 | 74.2% | 75.3% | |
| 2008 | 75.2% | 70.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.7% | 73.5% | |
| 2009 | 74.6% | 71.4% | |
| 2008 | 70.2% | 70.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.1% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 71.5% | 71.3% | |
| 2008 | 68.6% | 70.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.6% | 81.9% | |
| 2009 | 81.0% | 80.5% | |
| 2008 | 81.6% | 78.3% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 50.4% | 57.2% | |
| 2009 | 53.3% | 54.8% | |
| 2008 | 52.0% | 52.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.3% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 68.3% | 71.2% | |
| 2008 | 50.3% | 69.1% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.2% | 59.6% | |
| 2009 | 46.9% | 55.6% | |
| 2008 | 49.9% | 55.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.9% | 67.2% | |
| 2009 | 60.5% | 65.2% | |
| 2008 | 64.2% | 64.7% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 35.5% | 39.8% | |
| 2009 | 37.1% | 39.7% | |
| 2008 | 31.4% | 35.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.6% | 80.7% | |
| 2009 | 73.6% | 82.7% | |
| 2008 | 78.9% | 85.8% | |
Distict total - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 52.6% | - | |
Source: PA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 5,730 | 12.8 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 429 |
| 1st Grade Students | 419 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 402 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 420 |
| 4th Grade Students | 459 |
| 5th Grade Students | 468 |
| 6th Grade Students | 428 |
| 7th Grade Students | 480 |
| 8th Grade Students | 482 |
| 9th Grade Students | 481 |
| 10th Grade Students | 493 |
| 11th Grade Students | 341 |
| 12th Grade Students | 313 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 13 |
| Hispanic | 17 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 56 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 5,524 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 2,934 |
| Female | 2,681 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 448 | 12.8 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 14 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 204 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 208 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 23 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 34 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 3 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 9 |
| Elementary | - |
| Secondary | 9 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 9 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 215 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 5 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 21 |
| School Administrators | 16 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 23 |
| Student Support Services | 10 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 141 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $84,059,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $37,568,000 | 44.7% |
| Property Tax | $30,788,000 | 36.6% |
| Public Utility Tax | $49,000 | 0.06% |
| Individual And Corporate Income Taxes | $2,752,000 | 3.3% |
| All Other Taxes | $258,000 | 0.3% |
| Other School Systems | $1,325,000 | 1.6% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $22,000 | 0.03% |
| School Lunch | $1,277,000 | 1.5% |
| District Activity Receipts | $123,000 | 0.1% |
| Rents and Royalties | $19,000 | 0.02% |
| Sale of Property | $184,000 | 0.2% |
| Interest Earnings | $670,000 | 0.8% |
| Private Contributions | $59,000 | 0.07% |
| Miscellaneous | $42,000 | 0.05% |
| Total State Revenues | $42,915,000 | 51.1% |
| General Formula Assistance | $27,268,000 | 32.4% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $3,208,000 | 3.8% |
| Special Education Programs | $3,990,000 | 4.7% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $267,000 | 0.3% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $112,000 | 0.1% |
| School Lunch Programs | $180,000 | 0.2% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $663,000 | 0.8% |
| Transportation Programs | $4,921,000 | 5.9% |
| Other Programs | $2,306,000 | 2.7% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $3,576,000 | 4.3% |
| Through State - Title I | $1,677,000 | 2.0% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $393,000 | 0.5% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $7,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $1,236,000 | 1.5% |
| Through State - Other | $247,000 | 0.3% |
| Direct - Other | $16,000 | 0.02% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $70,713,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $43,299,000 | 61.2% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $24,668,000 | 34.9% |
| Student Support | $2,359,000 | 2.8% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $2,052,000 | 2.4% |
| General Administration Support | $1,652,000 | 2.0% |
| School Administration Support | $3,309,000 | 3.9% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $7,192,000 | 8.6% |
| Student Transportation Support | $6,348,000 | 7.6% |
| Other Support Services | $1,756,000 | 2.1% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $2,746,000 | 3.9% |
| Food Services | $2,746,000 | 3.3% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 59.7% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 351 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 29 | 1.7% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Armstrong School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 12
- Students: 5,730
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 448
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| DAYTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
175 East Grant Ave
Dayton, PA Public | KG-6 | 240 | 10.7 |  Review This School |
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| ELDERTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
239 South Lytle St
Elderton, PA Public | KG-6 | 284 | 13.1 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| ELDERTON JUNIOR / HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
239 South Lytle St
Elderton, PA Public | 7-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| FORD CITY JUNIOR / HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
4th Ave and 11th St
Ford City, PA Public | 7-12 | 763 | 13.0 | Review This School |
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| KITTANNING AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
210 North Mckean St
Kittanning, PA Public | 7-8 | 391 | 11.5 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| KITTANNING HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1200 Orr Ave
Kittanning, PA Public | 9-12 | 667 | 12.1 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| KITTANNING TOWNSHIP (TWP) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
598 Silvis Hollow Rd
Kittanning, PA Public | KG-6 | 178 | 9.5 | Review This School |
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| LENAPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2300 Center Ave
Ford City, PA Public | KG-6 | 764 | 15.5 | Review This School |
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| SHANNOCK VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
210 Cowanshannock Ave
Rural Valley, PA Public | KG-6 | 368 | 14.6 |  3 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| WEST HILLS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | ||||
175 Heritage Park Dr
Kittanning, PA Public | 4-6 | 522 | 15.8 | Review This School |
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| WEST HILLS PRIMARY SCHOOL | ||||
181 Heritage Park Dr
Kittanning, PA Public | KG-3 | 669 | 15.9 | Review This School |
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| WEST SHAMOKIN JUNIOR / HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
178 Wolf Dr
Rural Valley, PA Public | 7-12 | 769 | 13.5 | Review This School |
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