Burgettstown Area Sd, PA

Original Research by School Decision on Burgettstown Area Sd

Burgettstown Area School District spans towns in Washington County and serves students in kindergarten through grade twelve across two buildings: an elementary center and a combined middle and high school. The district is small, with enrollment spread fairly evenly across the grade bands, though the overall enrollment base is modest for a full K-12 system.

The student population is predominantly white, with limited diversity. Data on free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility and counts of students with individualized education plans or English learner status were not available, so a parent interested in those enrollment details should contact the district directly.

On state testing, Burgettstown's proficiency results in English language arts and mathematics for grades three through eight fall slightly above the midpoint among Washington County's districts. In English language arts, just under half of tested students reached proficiency in the most recent assessment year. In mathematics, the proficiency rate was somewhat lower. These results suggest an academic environment where some students are meeting grade-level standards while others are not; a parent may want to discuss with the school what supports exist for students working below proficiency and what the trajectory has been over time.

Chronic absenteeism in the district sits slightly above the median for the county, a signal that attendance patterns may be worth monitoring. The district also spends per pupil in the upper range compared with other Washington County districts, which can reflect either higher cost of operations, higher investment in staff or services, or some combination of both.

The district faces a significant property tax environment. Over recent years, the millage rate has risen sharply, including the largest year-over-year increase among Washington County districts for the 2023-2024 school year. The state-allowed tax increase ceiling has climbed as well for the current budget year. For families considering a move into the Burgettstown area, this represents a material upward trend in the local school tax burden relative to neighboring districts and should factor into housing and cost-of-living calculations. The median home value in the district's service area is below the state benchmark and reflects a more affordable housing market, though mortgage rates remain elevated.

The district operates two school buildings to serve all grades, which typically means shorter commutes within the service area but also that middle and high school students share facilities. Information on specific course offerings, career and technical pathways, AP availability, and other program details was not provided in available sources; parents should ask the district or visit its website for those specifics. Similarly, detailed staff credentials and class-size data were not available.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

971

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 1%

Black 1%

White 93%

Asian 0%

Two+ 4%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

39%

—

Gr 4

43%

—

Gr 5

48%

—

Gr 6

50%

—

Gr 7

30%

—

Gr 8

56%

—

Gr 38

44%

—

Math

Gr 3

51%

—

Gr 4

43%

—

Gr 5

46%

—

Gr 6

42%

—

Gr 7

—

Gr 8

27%

—

Gr 38

37%

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Schools in this District

2 schools are officially reported under this district.

Burgettstown El Ctr

Burgettstown MS/HS

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

44%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

49%

Grades 3-8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$210,547

Year-over-year change+4.4%

Range across 8 ZIP codes$105K to $396K

vs. state typical0.74x

vs. national typical0.57x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (8 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
15021	Burgettstown	$205K	+4.1%	79.9%
15019	Bulger	$246K	+6.9%	8.7%
15312	Avella	$213K	+5.6%	8.1%
15026	Clinton	$343K	+6.3%	1.5%
15054	Langeloth	$105K	+6.7%	0.8%
15078	Burgettstown	$113K	-17.0%	0.6%
15057	McDonald	$396K	+3.2%	0.2%
15060	Midway	$172K	+5.8%	0.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,488/mo

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
15057	McDonald	$1,488	—	0.2%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,062/mo

Home price / national median income2.5x

Annual rent / national median income21.3%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$425/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$286,387 (+2.4% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.