Best Public Schools in Curwensville, PA

Summary:

The city of Curwensville, Pennsylvania is home to two schools: Curwensville Area Elementary School and Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School, both part of the Curwensville Area School District. The elementary school stands out as the stronger performer, consistently ranking in the top 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools and boasting significantly above-average PSSA test scores in math, science, and English language arts.

In contrast, the junior/senior high school has not performed as well, with a lower statewide ranking and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The high school struggles with math proficiency, with rates well below the state average. Interestingly, the junior/senior high school spends significantly more per student ($21,866) compared to the elementary school ($17,276), suggesting the need to better understand how these funds are being allocated and whether the higher spending is translating to better outcomes.

Overall, the Curwensville Area School District has room for improvement, with a ranking of 233 out of 610 in Pennsylvania and a 3-star rating. Focusing on the strengths of the elementary school and addressing the weaknesses of the junior/senior high school could help the district as a whole. Additionally, the higher free and reduced lunch rate at the elementary school indicates the need for additional support and resources to ensure equitable educational opportunities for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2024)	Keystone Exams Biology (2024)	Keystone Exams Literature (2024)	PSSA Math (2024)							PSSA Science (2024)			PSSA English Language Arts (2024)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	650 Beech St	Curwensville	16833	Clearfield County	Curwensville Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 236-1100	453	38	12.0	48.1%	443 (97.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	50.2	387^th of 686 public high schools	43.6%		30.9	503^rd of 674 public high schools	25.4%	116	35.5	48.1	62.8					44.9	53.8	49.1		51.9	51.9					60.3	53.8	57.2	$21,866	$915	$20,952
Curwensville Area Elementary School	Public	K-6	650 Beech St	Curwensville	16833	Clearfield County	Curwensville Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 236-1101	536	45	11.9	57.1%	529 (98.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	66.2	566^th of 1526 public elementary schools	62.9%		77.3	332^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	78.4%	234				43.8	56.2	60.9	44.2			51.5	86.4		86.4	55.1	62.9	54.9	72.8			61.3	$17,276	$723	$16,553

Cities Near Curwensville

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Clearfield	2.63 mi	3	518^th
Houtzdale	11.9 mi	2	543^rd
Du Bois	14.71 mi	5	286^th
Osceola Mills	15.72 mi	1	294^th
Philipsburg	16.28 mi	3	314^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.