Butler Area IHS

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Butler Area IHS ranks 269 th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Butler Area IHS is a public middle school serving 1,342 students in grades 6-8 in the Butler Area School District in Butler, Pennsylvania. The school has a predominantly White student population (around 92%) and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, ranking between 242-378 out of over 800 Pennsylvania middle schools in recent years.

Butler Area IHS has generally performed better than the state average on PSSA tests, particularly in English Language Arts, with 63.7% of students proficient or better compared to the state's 53.8%. However, the school's math performance has been more mixed, with 35% proficient or better compared to the state's 39.3%. Despite having a higher percentage of low-income students (around 47%) than nearby schools like Pine-Richland Middle School (7.18%) and Eden Hall Upper Elementary (7.73%), Butler Area IHS spends around $15,635 per student, which is higher than the state average and some of the nearby schools like Slippery Rock Area Middle School ($9,911) and Mars Area Middle School ($12,649).

The school's consistent academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts, and its higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio (11.6) suggest that Butler Area IHS may be effectively supporting its student population, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds. However, the school's racial diversity is lower compared to some nearby schools, and its math performance is more mixed, with some neighboring schools outperforming it in this subject.

Detail:

Public 6-8

551 Fairground Hill Road
Butler, PA 16001-2633

(724) 287-8721

District: Butler Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
269^th of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,635

Feeder schools for Butler Area IHS:

Elementary:	Center Township Elementary School
	Connoquenessing Elementary School
	Emily Brittain Elementary School
	Mcquistion Elementary School
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	Northwest Elementary School
	Summit Township Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 1,342

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.9%

Two or more races:

3.4%

Hispanic:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Butler Area IHS ranks better than 69.9% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.93. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.9%), two or more races (3.4%), Hispanic (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Butler Area IHS is 11.6. (See more...)

Compare Butler Area IHS employs 114.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Butler Area IHS is $15,635.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Butler Area IHS:

SchoolDigger ranks Butler Area IHS 269^th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Butler Area IHS in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

Butler Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Butler Area School District 249^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Butler Area IHS

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Rank History for all students at Butler Area IHS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2016	64.43	317^th	870	63.6%
2017	68.23	264^th	877	69.9%
2018	71.35	242^nd	861	71.9%
2019	70.67	251^st	891	71.8%
2021	66.78	242^nd	797	69.6%
2022	58.32	378^th	883	57.2%
2023	67.93	269^th	893	69.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Butler Area IHS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	54.62	80^th	187	57.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Butler Area IHS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	66.35	244^th	874	72.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Butler Area IHS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	66.46	149^th	660	77.4%

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Rank History for White students at Butler Area IHS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	51.64	300^th	681	55.9%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Butler Area IHS

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1464	9	9	5	1	n/a	n/a	-33	1455
1989	1324	10	9	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	1349
1990	1386	10	10	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1408
1991	1385	9	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1399
1992	1372	12	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	1391
1993	1354	15	9	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	1383
1994	1380	5	7	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	1398
1995	1387	14	5	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	1410
1996	1387	14	5	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	1410
1997	1437	16	6	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	1461
1998	1427	19	5	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	1459
1999	1393	10	3	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	1423
2000	1354	13	6	8	4	n/a	n/a	0	1385
2001	1520	21	14	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	1561
2002	1276	15	7	10	3	n/a	n/a	0	1311
2003	1276	15	7	10	3	n/a	n/a	0	1311
2004	1360	22	14	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	1407
2005	1431	22	8	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	1477
2006	1388	7	4	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	1407
2007	1301	15	7	14	7	n/a	n/a	0	1344
2008	1332	19	7	15	9	n/a	n/a	0	1382
2009	1283	16	9	16	5	n/a	n/a	2	1331
2010	1258	27	11	18	3	n/a	n/a	6	1323
2011	1248	35	0	15	1	0	10	0	1309
2012	1177	35	2	14	0	0	6	0	1234
2013	1123	48	0	22	0	0	6	0	1199
2014	1118	49	7	17	1	0	4	0	1196
2015	1143	42	10	19	0	0	4	0	1218
2016	1488	39	7	24	1	0	27	0	1586
2017	1415	32	8	25	1	0	25	0	1506
2018	1416	34	13	20	1	0	27	0	1511
2019	1405	30	12	16	1	0	41	0	1505
2020	1404	35	8	24	0	0	50	0	1521
2021	1421	25	5	26	5	0	59	0	1541
2022	1400	25	5	31	5	0	54	0	1520
2023	1233	26	5	30	2	0	46	0	1342

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Butler Area IHS

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1455	92.0	15.8	n/a
1989	1349	89.0	15.1	n/a
1990	1408	90.0	15.6	0
1991	1399	93.0	15.0	n/a
1992	1391	89.0	15.6	n/a
1993	1383	81.0	17.1	n/a
1994	1398	83.0	16.8	n/a
1995	1410	80.0	17.6	n/a
1996	1410	80.0	17.6	n/a
1997	1461	82.0	17.8	n/a
1998	1459	81.0	18.0	n/a
1999	1423	86.2	16.5	n/a
2000	1385	88.6	15.6	17.5
2001	1561	89.8	17.4	16.3
2002	1311	82.9	15.8	21
2003	1311	82.9	15.8	21
2004	1407	80.8	17.4	20.2
2005	1477	83.2	17.8	18.6
2006	1407	82.8	17.0	22.6
2007	1344	82.1	16.4	22.3
2008	1382	80.9	17.1	21.7
2009	1331	80.9	16.4	22.9
2010	1323	82.6	16.0	25.3
2011	1309	83.2	15.7	25.7
2012	1234	80.7	15.2	25.4
2013	1199	85.6	13.9	29.7
2014	1196	86.0	13.8	31
2015	1218	84.0	14.5	31.4
2016	1586	124.0	12.7	35.6
2017	1506	121.6	12.3	39.6
2018	1511	122.1	12.3	36.8
2019	1505	114.5	13.1	40
2020	1521	115.5	13.1	39.4
2021	1541	106.5	14.4	44.7
2022	1520	115.9	13.1	44.3
2023	1342	114.9	11.6	47.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Butler Area IHS

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1455	92.0	15.8	n/a
1989	1349	89.0	15.1	n/a
1990	1408	90.0	15.6	0
1991	1399	93.0	15.0	n/a
1992	1391	89.0	15.6	n/a
1993	1383	81.0	17.1	n/a
1994	1398	83.0	16.8	n/a
1995	1410	80.0	17.6	n/a
1996	1410	80.0	17.6	n/a
1997	1461	82.0	17.8	n/a
1998	1459	81.0	18.0	n/a
1999	1423	86.2	16.5	n/a
2000	1385	88.6	15.6	17.5
2001	1561	89.8	17.4	16.3
2002	1311	82.9	15.8	21
2003	1311	82.9	15.8	21
2004	1407	80.8	17.4	20.2
2005	1477	83.2	17.8	18.6
2006	1407	82.8	17.0	22.6
2007	1344	82.1	16.4	22.3
2008	1382	80.9	17.1	21.7
2009	1331	80.9	16.4	22.9
2010	1323	82.6	16.0	25.3
2011	1309	83.2	15.7	25.7
2012	1234	80.7	15.2	25.4
2013	1199	85.6	13.9	29.7
2014	1196	86.0	13.8	31
2015	1218	84.0	14.5	31.4
2016	1586	124.0	12.7	35.6
2017	1506	121.6	12.3	39.6
2018	1511	122.1	12.3	36.8
2019	1505	114.5	13.1	40
2020	1521	115.5	13.1	39.4
2021	1541	106.5	14.4	44.7
2022	1520	115.9	13.1	44.3
2023	1342	114.9	11.6	47.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Butler Area IHS

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$93 (0.7%)	$13,904 (99.3%)	$13,998
2020	$110 (0.8%)	$13,955 (99.2%)	$14,066
2021	$525 (3.8%)	$13,347 (96.2%)	$13,872
2022	$676 (4.3%)	$14,960 (95.7%)	$15,635

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Butler Area IHS

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 251^st of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 269^th of 893 Middle schools	2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Butler Area IHS)	42.9	44.3	1.4%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Butler Area IHS)	68.9	69.8	0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Butler Area IHS)	36	21.6	14.4%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Butler Area IHS)	65.1	57.4	7.7%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Butler Area IHS)	63.5	56.3	7.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Butler Area IHS)	39.5	35	4.5%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Butler Area IHS)	65.1	57.4	7.7%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Butler Area IHS)	66.3	63.7	2.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1505	1342	10.8%
African American	30	26	13.3%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	12	5	58.3%
Hispanic	16	30	87.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1405	1233	12.2%
Two or More Races	41	46	12.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40%	47.2%	7.2%

Schools Near Butler Area IHS

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)						PSSA Science (2023)			PSSA English Language Arts (2023)						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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	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 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
Butler Area IHS	Public	6-8	551 Fairground Hill Road	Butler	16001	Butler County	Butler Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 287-8721	1,342	115	11.6	47.2%	1,233 (91.9%)	26 (1.9%)	30 (2.2%)	5 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (3.4%)	67.9	269^th of 893 public middle schools	69.9%		58.3	378^th of 883 public middle schools	57.2%	109			40.3	44.3	21.6	35.0		57.4	57.4			65.5	69.8	56.3	63.7	$15,635	$676	$14,960
Knoch Middle School	Public	6-8	754 Dinnerbell Rd	Saxonburg	16056	Butler County	Knoch School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 352-1700	499	35	14.4	32.1%	484 (97.0%)	3 (0.6%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	73	217^th of 893 public middle schools	75.7%		70.3	241^st of 883 public middle schools	72.7%	24			44.5	36.8	25.1	35.1		68.8	68.8			70.3	64.4	65.0	66.4	$16,478	$820	$15,658
Ryan Gloyer Middle School	Public	7-8	122 Seneca School Rd	Harmony	16037	Butler County	Seneca Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 452-6043	1,123	95	11.8	21.4%	966 (86.0%)	24 (2.1%)	43 (3.8%)	26 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (5.7%)	80.4	146^th of 893 public middle schools	83.7%		82	122^nd of 883 public middle schools	86.2%	24				48.6	27.3	37.7		75.3	75.3				69.8	67.9	68.8	$19,847	$674	$19,174
Mars Area Centennial School	Public	5-6	100 Winfield Manor Dr	Mars	16046	Butler County	Mars Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 625-2601	540	33	16.6	11.7%	507 (93.9%)	4 (0.7%)	9 (1.7%)	18 (3.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)								(n/a)		59.7	66.3			63.0					73.8	78.3			76.0	$11,239	$83	$11,155
Mars Area Middle School	Public	7-8	1775 Three Degree Rd	Mars	16046	Butler County	Mars Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 625-3145	484	37	13.2	10.5%	457 (94.4%)	6 (1.2%)	6 (1.2%)	14 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	87.2	86^th of 893 public middle schools	90.4%		86.6	87^th of 883 public middle schools	90.1%	1				51.4	41.9	46.6		73.2	73.2				73.2	70.8	72.0	$12,649	$163	$12,486
Ehrman Crest Middle School	Public	5-6	2070A Ehrman Rd	Cranberry Twp	16066	Butler County	Seneca Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 538-8800	615	40	15.4	18.4%	556 (90.4%)	10 (1.6%)	8 (1.3%)	8 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.2%)								(n/a)		59.4	49.8			54.8					67.0	71.5			69.2	$16,094	$1,020	$15,074
Eden Hall Upper Elementary School	Public	4-6	3900 Bakerstown Road	Gibsonia	15044	Allegheny County	Pine-Richland School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 443-1450	1,035	73	14.2	7.7%	879 (84.9%)	16 (1.5%)	31 (3.0%)	71 (6.9%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (3.1%)								(n/a)	78.1	69.4	65.7			71.1	95.3		95.3	83.7	78.6	75.0			79.2	$16,232	$453	$15,779
Freeport Area Middle School	Public	6-8	629 South Pike Rd.	Sarver	16055	Butler County	Freeport Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 295-9020	426	31	13.7	28.4%	414 (97.2%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	85	104^th of 893 public middle schools	88.4%		89.3	64^th of 883 public middle schools	92.8%	40			61.7	57.7	34.1	50.8		63.9	63.9			72.5	81.1	68.8	74.0	$14,874	$414	$14,460
Pine-Richland Middle School	Public	7-8	100 Logan Rd	Gibsonia	15044	Allegheny County	Pine-Richland School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 625-3111	724	56	12.8	7.2%	613 (84.7%)	6 (0.8%)	19 (2.6%)	60 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	24 (3.3%)	95.6	23^rd of 893 public middle schools	97.4%		93	36^th of 883 public middle schools	95.9%	13				64.0	50.9	57.4		85.4	85.4				86.4	80.0	83.1	$17,783	$636	$17,147
Slippery Rock Area Middle School	Public	6-8	201 Kiester Rd	Slippery Rock	16057	Butler County	Slippery Rock Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 794-2960	460	38	12.0	40.9%	430 (93.5%)	5 (1.1%)	4 (0.9%)	6 (1.3%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.6%)	90.5	60^th of 893 public middle schools	93.3%		80	139^th of 883 public middle schools	84.3%	79			60.9	50.0	48.1	52.8		82.4	82.4			72.6	74.0	80.9	76.0	$9,911	$203	$9,707

Frequently Asked Questions about Butler Area IHS

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Butler Area School District

How many students attend Butler Area IHS?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,342 students attended Butler Area IHS.

What is the racial makeup of Butler Area IHS?

Students at Butler Area IHS are 92% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Is Butler Area IHS a good school?

Butler Area IHS ranks 269^th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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