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Sto-Rox School District

Public school districtGrades K–12Regional · 2 towns

Serves Stowe and McKees Rocks.

Students
932
Schools
3
Spent per student
$19,884
PA $21,758
Students per teacher
13:1
Debt
$7.3M
fiscal 2024
The gist

What stands out about Sto-Rox School District

  • School Grade C−: better than 21% of Pennsylvania districts
  • Math proficiency 33 pts below the state
  • Spends 9% less per student than the PA average
  • 13 students per teacher
  • Enrollment down 18.8% since 2020
  • Debt of $7.3M, about $7,817 per student

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Summit.

K–5Summit Township El SchButler Area School District
6–8Butler Area IHSButler Area School District
9–12Butler Area SHSButler Area School District

Test scores vs. PA

2020–21
Math proficiency4%
State average 37.1%
Graduation rate (4-year)92%
State average 87.5%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$19,884 per student · 9% below PA
Spending
Classroom instruction 52%Support & administration 44%Other 5%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 25%State 63%Federal 12%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
1,148’20
1,221’21
1,063’22
994’23
932’24

Down 18.8% since 2020.

Students
Black 59%White 18%Two or more races 17%Hispanic 6%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%

Schools in the district

3 public schools.

Towns served

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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