Summary:
The Bellefonte, Pennsylvania area is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Bellefonte Area School District. The district is ranked 134 out of 606 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools in the area are Marion-Walker Elementary School and Benner Elementary School, both of which consistently perform above the district and state averages on PSSA tests, with over 60% of students proficient or better in Math and English Language Arts. Bellefonte Area High School also has respectable Keystone Exam results, with 53-67% of 11th graders scoring proficient or better in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature, and a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 87.9%.
While the majority of the schools in the Bellefonte Area School District are performing well, Bellefonte Elementary School stands out as the lowest-performing, with lower proficiency rates and a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the district appears to be allocating resources equitably, with per-student spending ranging from $12,743 at the high school to $29,628 at Bellefonte Elementary, suggesting a focus on meeting the specific needs of each school.
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