Serving 1,080 students in grades 7-8, Butler Area Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 33% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 58% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,080 students
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)33%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)58%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
94%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% PA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Butler Area Junior High School?
1,080 students attend Butler Area Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Butler Area Junior High School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Butler Area Junior High School?
Butler Area Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Butler Area Junior High School offer ?
Butler Area Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Butler Area Junior High School part of?
Butler Area Junior High School is part of Butler Area School District.
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