For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,516 students in Bald Eagle Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Bald Eagle Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
5 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,516 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bald Eagle Area School District, which is ranked within the top 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#278 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
57%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
1%
15%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
95%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,967 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat 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 stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,967
$23,696
Spending / Student
$20,025
$23,119
Best Bald Eagle Area School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Howard Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
255 School Street
Howard, PA 16841
(814) 625-2423
Howard, PA 16841
(814) 625-2423
Gr: K-5 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Mountaintop Area Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 School Dr # 865
Snow Shoe, PA 16874
(814) 387-6861
Snow Shoe, PA 16874
(814) 387-6861
Gr: K-5 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Port Matilda Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
209 Locust Street
Port Matilda, PA 16870
(814) 692-7429
Port Matilda, PA 16870
(814) 692-7429
Gr: K-5 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
710 S Eagle Valley Rd
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-4868
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-4868
Gr: 6-12 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Wingate Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
776 S Eagle Valley Rd
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-4872
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-4872
Gr: K-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bald Eagle Area School District?
Bald Eagle Area School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,516 students.
What is the rank of Bald Eagle Area School District?
Bald Eagle Area School District is ranked #285 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 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 Bald Eagle Area School District?
95% of Bald Eagle Area School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bald Eagle Area School District?
Bald Eagle Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Bald Eagle 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 stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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