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Mount Union Area School District

603 North Industrial Drive
Mount Union, PA 17066
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Mount Union Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,133 students in Mount Union Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Mount Union Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,133 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
106 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mount Union Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 678 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 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#510 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
26%
38%
36%
55%
39%
57%
87%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
% Black
3%
14%
% White
85%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,417 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,025 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,417
$23,696
Spending / Student
$20,025
$23,119

Best Mount Union Area School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Union-kistler Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
154 School Street
Mount Union, PA 17066
(814) 542-2595
Gr: K-2 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Mount Union Area Sr. High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
706 North Shaver Street
Mount Union, PA 17066
(814) 542-2518
Gr: 9-12 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Shirley Twp Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
14188 Second St
Mount Union, PA 17066
(814) 542-9381
Gr: 3-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Mount Union Area Junior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
706 North Shaver Street
Mount Union, PA 17066
(814) 542-9311
Gr: 6-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mount Union Area School District?
Mount Union Area School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,133 students.
What is the rank of Mount Union Area School District?
Mount Union Area School District is ranked #517 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Union Area School District?
85% of Mount Union Area School District students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mount Union Area School District?
Mount Union Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Mount Union Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,025 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,133 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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