Burgettstown Area School District

The Burgettstown Area School District in Pennsylvania operates two schools: Burgettstown Middle School/High School and Burgettstown Elementary Center. These schools serve a relatively homogeneous student population, with over 90% of students identifying as white.

Burgettstown Middle School/High School stands out for its high 4-year graduation rate of 95.5%, significantly above the state average. However, the school's academic performance is mixed, with some grade levels and subject areas performing above the state average and others below. In contrast, Burgettstown Elementary Center generally performs at or above the state average on PSSA assessments in Math and English Language Arts. The elementary school also has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 54.57%, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Interestingly, Burgettstown Elementary Center spends $21,617 per student, while Burgettstown Middle School/High School spends $16,695 per student. This difference in per-student spending may be an area for the district to explore further to understand the factors driving this disparity and how it may be impacting the educational experiences and outcomes of students at each level.