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Burrell School District

1021 Puckety Church Rd
Lower Burrell, PA 15068-9706
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,671 students in Burrell School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Burrell School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), 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
1,671 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Burrell School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#378 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
36%
38%
52%
55%
62%
57%
(21-22)
90-94%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
2%
16%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
90%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,418 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,043 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,418
$23,724
Spending / Student
$19,043
$23,146

Best Burrell School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bon Air Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3260 Leechburg Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1463
Gr: K-3 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Burrell High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1021 Puckety Church Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1403
Gr: 9-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2880 Leechburg Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1483
Gr: 4-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Charles A Huston Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1020 Puckety Church Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1443
Gr: 6-8 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Burrell School District?
Burrell School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,671 students.
What is the rank of Burrell School District?
Burrell School District is ranked #379 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Burrell School District?
90% of Burrell School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Burrell School District?
Burrell School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Burrell School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,043 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,671 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Btm 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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