�鶹��ý

Home > Pennsylvania > Clearfield County

West Branch Area School District

516 Allport Cutoff
Morrisdale, PA 16858

( shown in map)

:

5/

10

Bottom 50%

Tel: (814) 345-5615

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 598 students in West Branch Area School District. This district's average elementary is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Pennsylvania.

Public Elementary Schools in West Branch Area School District have an score of 31% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and score of 53% (versus the 54% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">Overview

This School District

This State (PA)

# Schools

3 Schools

2,145 Schools

# Students

915 Students

1,109,137 Students

# Teachers

71 Teachers

82,943 Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

13:1

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="student-by-grade">Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	West Branch Area School District	Pennsylvania
Kind	67	147
1	65	161
2	74	168
3	53	161
4	68	167
5	71	168
6	60	169
7	68	126
8	72	125

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="district-rank">District Rank

West Branch 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 82% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.

This School District

State Average (PA)

#372 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Overall School District Rank Trends
Year	West Branch Area School District
2023	#372
2022	#399
2021	#397
2019	#450
2018	#452
2017	#440
2016	#487
2015	#511
2014	#461
2013	#512
2012	#441

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

35%

38%

Math Proficiency Trends
Year	West Branch Area School District	Pennsylvania
2023	35%	38%
2022	31%	36%
2021	30%	38%
2019	39%	45%
2018	38%	45%
2017	36%	46%
2016	30%	46%
2015	29%	43%
2014	66%	72%
2013	64%	73%
2012	67%	74%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

53%

55%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
Year	West Branch Area School District	Pennsylvania
2022	53%	55%
2021	49%	55%
2019	59%	62%
2018	38%	63%
2017	60%	63%
2016	56%	62%
2015	47%	62%
2014	66%	70%
2013	61%	70%
2012	64%	71%
2011	63%	73%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

60-64%

57%

Science Proficiency Trends
Year	West Branch Area School District	Pennsylvania
2022	62%	57%
2021	72%	64%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

82%

87%

Graduation Rate Trends
Year	West Branch Area School District	Pennsylvania
2023	82%	87%
2022	87%	87%
2021	92%	87%
2020	82%	87%
2019	87%	86%
2018	77%	86%
2017	82%	86%
2016	92%	86%
2015	87%	86%
2014	92%	86%
2013	82%	85%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethnicity">Students by Ethnicity:

0.11

0.61

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends
Year	West Branch Area School District	Pennsylvania
2023	0.09	0.58
2022	0.09	0.57
2021	0.09	0.57
2020	0.07	0.54
2019	0.07	0.54
2018	0.02	0.53
2017	0.02	0.53
2016	0.02	0.51
2015	0.03	0.51
2014	0.04	0.50
2013	0.05	0.48
2012	0.06	0.47
2011	0.05	0.47
2010	0.06	0.46
2009	0.05	0.44
2008	0.04	0.43
2007	0.05	0.42
2006	0.02	0.41
2005	0.05	0.40
2004	0.04	0.40
2003	0.04	0.39
2002	0.03	0.37
2001	0.01	0.37
1999	0.02	0.35
1997	0.01	0.34

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% American Indian

1%

n/a

% Asian

n/a

5%

% Hispanic

2%

16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2002-2023)
Year	West Branch Area School District	Pennsylvania
2023	1%	14%
2022	1%	14%
2021	1%	13%
2014	2%	9%
2013	1%	9%
2012	1%	9%
2011	1%	8%
2010	2%	9%
2009	1%	7%
2008	1%	7%
2007	2%	7%
2005	1%	6%
2004	1%	6%
2003	1%	5%
2002	1%	5%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Black

n/a

15%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1999-2021)
Year	West Branch Area School District	Pennsylvania
2021	1%	15%
2020	1%	15%
2019	1%	15%
2018	1%	15%
2017	1%	15%
2016	1%	15%
2013	1%	15%
2012	1%	15%
2011	1%	15%
2010	1%	15%
2009	1%	16%
2008	1%	16%
2002	1%	15%
2001	1%	15%
1999	1%	15%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% White

94%

58%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	West Branch Area School District	Pennsylvania
2023	95%	62%
2022	95%	63%
2021	96%	63%
2020	97%	65%
2019	97%	65%
2018	99%	66%
2017	99%	66%
2016	99%	68%
2015	98%	68%
2014	98%	69%
2013	97%	70%
2012	97%	71%
2011	97%	71%
2010	96%	72%
2009	97%	73%
2008	97%	74%
2007	98%	74%
2006	99%	75%
2005	98%	76%
2004	98%	76%
2003	98%	77%
2002	98%	78%
2001	99%	78%
2000	100%	79%
1999	98%	79%
1998	100%	79%
1997	99%	80%
1996	100%	80%
1995	100%	81%
1994	100%	81%
1993	100%	82%
1992	100%	82%
1991	100%	82%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hawaiian

n/a

n/a

% Two or more races

3%

6%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2023)
Year	West Branch Area School District	Pennsylvania
2023	2%	5%
2022	3%	5%
2021	1%	5%
2020	1%	4%
2019	1%	4%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,363 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,694. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

The school district's spending/student of $21,551 is less than the state median of $23,117. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.

This School District

This State (PA)

Total Revenue

$21 MM

$39,541 MM

Total Revenues Trends
Year	West Branch Area School District	Pennsylvania
2023	$20 MM	$27 MM
2022	$19 MM	$25 MM
2021	$20 MM	$27 MM
2020	$19 MM	$25 MM
2019	$19 MM	$25 MM
2018	$18 MM	$24 MM
2017	$18 MM	$24 MM
2016	$17 MM	$23 MM
2015	$16 MM	$21 MM
2014	$16 MM	$21 MM
2012	$15 MM	$20 MM
2011	$17 MM	$21 MM
2010	$16 MM	$21 MM
2009	$15 MM	$21 MM
2008	$15 MM	$21 MM
2007	$15 MM	$20 MM
2006	$13 MM	$20 MM
2005	$13 MM	$18 MM
2004	$12 MM	$17 MM
2003	$11 MM	$16 MM
2002	$10 MM	$18 MM
2001	$10 MM	$19 MM
2000	$9 MM	$18 MM
1999	$9 MM	$18 MM
1998	$9 MM	$18 MM
1997	$8 MM	$17 MM
1996	$8 MM	$17 MM
1995	$8 MM	$16 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending

$20 MM

$38,578 MM

Total Expenditure Trends
Year	West Branch Area School District	Pennsylvania
2023	$20 MM	$25 MM
2022	$17 MM	$25 MM
2021	$20 MM	$25 MM
2020	$17 MM	$25 MM
2019	$18 MM	$25 MM
2018	$18 MM	$23 MM
2017	$17 MM	$23 MM
2016	$17 MM	$22 MM
2015	$13 MM	$20 MM
2014	$16 MM	$20 MM
2012	$16 MM	$19 MM
2011	$15 MM	$21 MM
2010	$13 MM	$20 MM
2009	$15 MM	$20 MM
2008	$14 MM	$20 MM
2007	$13 MM	$19 MM
2006	$13 MM	$21 MM
2005	$12 MM	$18 MM
2004	$16 MM	$17 MM
2003	$11 MM	$18 MM
2002	$11 MM	$19 MM
2001	$9 MM	$21 MM
2000	$8 MM	$18 MM
1999	$8 MM	$18 MM
1998	$8 MM	$18 MM
1997	$8 MM	$18 MM
1996	$8 MM	$17 MM
1995	$9 MM	$16 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Revenue / Student

$22,363

$23,694

Average Revenue Per Student Trends
Year	West Branch Area School District	Pennsylvania
2023	$22,436	$21,465
2022	$20,221	$17,423
2021	$21,745	$20,683
2020	$20,221	$17,423
2019	$18,951	$17,496
2018	$18,233	$16,267
2017	$17,218	$17,283
2016	$16,401	$16,027
2015	$14,592	$12,967
2014	$14,182	$13,618
2012	$13,353	$12,923
2011	$14,712	$13,182
2010	$12,565	$12,967
2009	$12,128	$12,476
2008	$11,495	$11,970
2007	$11,285	$12,325
2006	$10,359	$11,373
2005	$9,852	$9,887
2004	$8,565	$9,342
2003	$8,149	$8,561
2002	$7,564	$9,347
2001	$7,246	$9,246
2000	$7,141	$8,505
1999	$6,725	$8,127
1998	$6,665	$7,716
1997	$6,582	$7,409
1995	$6,022	$6,949
1992	$4,996	$6,008

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending / Student

$21,551

$23,117

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends
Year	West Branch Area School District	Pennsylvania
2023	$21,622	$20,114
2022	$17,861	$17,371
2021	$20,955	$19,381
2020	$17,861	$17,371
2019	$17,523	$17,056
2018	$17,385	$15,644
2017	$16,018	$16,490
2016	$16,285	$15,754
2015	$12,421	$12,300
2014	$14,248	$13,435
2012	$14,073	$12,431
2011	$13,092	$12,980
2010	$10,695	$12,300
2009	$11,939	$11,944
2008	$10,841	$11,838
2007	$10,028	$11,937
2006	$10,035	$11,377
2005	$9,305	$9,707
2004	$11,856	$9,347
2003	$8,346	$9,243
2002	$7,973	$9,853
2001	$6,521	$10,315
2000	$6,223	$8,598
1999	$6,066	$8,268
1998	$6,239	$7,996
1997	$6,380	$7,728
1995	$6,928	$6,895
1992	$4,508	$6,055

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Best West Branch Area School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

West Branch Area Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
:

5/

10

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

356 Allport Cutoff
Morrisdale, PA 16858
(814) 345-5615

Gr: K-4 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Rank: #22.

West Branch Middle School

(Math: 28% | Reading: 53%)
:

4/

10

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

444 Allport Cutoff
Morrisdale, PA 16858
(814) 345-5615

Gr: 5-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

�鶹��ý Articles

Should Your Child Attend Summer School? Key Signs

March 20, 2026

Should Your Child Attend Summer School? Key Signs

Should your child attend summer school? Learn the key signs, benefits, and expert guidance to make the right decision in 2026.

Preventing Summer Learning Loss: Strategies That Work

March 20, 2026

Preventing Summer Learning Loss: Strategies That Work

Discover proven strategies for preventing summer learning loss and keeping students academically engaged during the break.

Transfer Pathways Between Public School Districts 2026

March 20, 2026

Transfer Pathways Between Public School Districts 2026

A 2026 guide to transfer pathways between public school districts, including open enrollment, legal rules, and tips for families.

Quick Facts (2026)

District size: 3 schools
Grades: K-12
Enrollment: 915 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
: 82% (Btm 50% in PA)
: Bottom 50%
: 35% (Top 50%)
: 53% (Btm 50%)
: 60-64% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Quick Links

School Search Tools:

School by Type (PA):

Private & Boarding Schools:

State Links:

Most Popular Articles

The Impact of Social Media on Students – 2025 Updated Insights

The Impact of Social Media on Students – 2025 Updated Insights

Top-Ranked Public Schools in the US

Top-Ranked Public Schools in the US

School Uniforms Debate in 2026: Evidence, Costs, Outcomes

School Uniforms Debate in 2026: Evidence, Costs, Outcomes

15 Failures of U.S. Public Education in 2025

15 Failures of U.S. Public Education in 2025

Parental Involvement is Key to Student Success

Parental Involvement is Key to Student Success

More Articles

Public School Jobs
Public School Policies
Evaluating Public Schools
Parenting and Learning Issues
About Public Schools