Slippery Rock Area School District

201 Kiester Rd
Slippery Rock, PA 16057-1601
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Slippery Rock Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,833 students in Slippery Rock Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Slippery Rock Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
1,833 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
153 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Slippery Rock Area School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#56 out of 685 school districts
(Top 10%)
60%
38%
73%
55%
78%
57%
(21-22)
≥95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
1%
16%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
94%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,635 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,149 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,635
$23,724
Spending / Student
$19,149
$23,146

Best Slippery Rock Area School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Slippery Rock Area Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
470 N Main St
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
(724) 794-2960
Gr: K-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Moraine Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
350 Main St
Prospect, PA 16052
(724) 865-2010
Gr: K-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Slippery Rock Area High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
201 Kiester Rd
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
(724) 794-2960
Gr: 9-12 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Slippery Rock Area Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
201 Kiester Rd
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
(724) 794-2960
Gr: 6-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Slippery Rock Area School District?
Slippery Rock Area School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,833 students.
What is the rank of Slippery Rock Area School District?
Slippery Rock Area School District is ranked #56 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Slippery Rock Area School District?
94% of Slippery Rock Area School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Slippery Rock Area School District?
Slippery Rock Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Slippery Rock Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,149 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,833 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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