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Forbes Road School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 387 students in Forbes Road School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Forbes Road School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
387 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Forbes Road School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#159 out of 684 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
57%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
1%
15%
% Black
n/a
14%
% White
97%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,540 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,788 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,540
$23,696
Spending / Student
$19,788
$23,119
Best Forbes Road School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forbes Road Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
143 Red Bird Drive
Waterfall, PA 16689
(814) 685-3866
Waterfall, PA 16689
(814) 685-3866
Grades: PK-6
| 227 students
Rank: #22.
Forbes Road Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
159 Red Bird Drive
Waterfall, PA 16689
(814) 685-3866
Waterfall, PA 16689
(814) 685-3866
Grades: 7-12
| 160 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Forbes Road School District?
Forbes Road School District manages 2 public schools serving 387 students.
What is the rank of Forbes Road School District?
Forbes Road School District is ranked #171 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Forbes Road School District?
97% of Forbes Road School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Forbes Road School District?
Forbes Road School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Forbes Road School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,788 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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