United Sd, PA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on United Sd

United School District serves a predominantly rural enrollment across the townships of Indiana County. The district's two schools—an elementary school and a junior-senior high school—enroll a small but complete K-12 population of about nine hundred students. The enrollment pattern is relatively even across grade bands, with slight variation by year; pre-kindergarten and kindergarten are both served at the elementary building.

The student body is overwhelmingly white, with a small number of Hispanic students and students identifying as two or more races. Asian enrollment is very limited. Free-and-reduced-price lunch data were not available, and special-education and English-learner enrollment counts were not reported.

In state math assessment results for grades three through eight, students achieved proficiency at a rate roughly in line with the lower end of typical performance; English language arts results came in appreciably stronger. Across both subjects, the district's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile among Indiana County's districts, a meaningful position given the county's roster of seven other districts. The district does not report a four-year graduation rate, so high school completion outcomes are not visible in available data.

Chronic absenteeism is a more pressing concern. The district's rate sits in the bottom quartile among its county neighbors, suggesting attendance is a real issue affecting a meaningful portion of the student population. A parent may want to look into what strategies the district is pursuing around this.

The district's housing market is modestly priced relative to both state and national benchmarks. Home values center in a mid-range, with rental costs low. The affordability ratio for mortgages is favorable by national standards, and rent remains a manageable share of household income. The market has grown slightly year-over-year. Indiana County's unemployment sits at a moderate level, and median household income is solid.

United School District has maintained a flat property tax rate for nine consecutive years, holding millage steady and advertising the second-lowest tax rate among Indiana County schools. The board approved a preliminary budget for 2025-26 with no increase in millage despite sharp cost pressures, particularly in healthcare premiums, which have risen substantially in recent years. The district is absorbing these expenses by drawing on reserves rather than raising taxes—a deliberate choice that signals tax stability in the near term but also means reserves are gradually being used down to cover rising fixed costs. For families considering a move to Armagh or the surrounding townships, this multi-year pattern of budget discipline without tax increases is the clearest financial signal available.

Program offerings, curriculum depth, and staff composition were not detailed in available data. The district's website was not reviewed for course pathways, extracurriculars, or support services. A prospective parent should contact the district directly to understand what academic options and student services are available, particularly in the high school years.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

881

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 1%

White 96%

Asian 1%

Two+ 2%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

33%

—

Gr 4

48%

—

Gr 5

43%

—

Gr 6

55%

—

Gr 7

53%

—

Gr 8

57%

—

Gr 38

49%

—

Math

Gr 3

26%

—

Gr 4

48%

—

Gr 5

19%

—

Gr 6

36%

—

Gr 7

24%

—

Gr 8

33%

—

Gr 38

31%

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Schools in this District

2 schools are officially reported under this district.

United JSHS

United El Sch

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

56%

Grades 3-8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$147,686

Year-over-year change+0.8%

Range across 10 ZIP codes$73K to $200K

vs. state typical0.52x

vs. national typical0.40x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (10 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
15748	Homer City	$148K	+2.9%	31.8%
15944	New Florence	$141K	+1.4%	17.9%
15701	Indiana	$200K	+4.5%	10.2%
15954	Seward	$113K	-7.2%	9.4%
15717	Blairsville	$157K	-0.0%	9.1%
15961	Vintondale	$87K	-13.0%	7.4%
15920	Armagh	$165K	+8.7%	6.2%
15765	Penn Run	$199K	+4.4%	4.5%
15949	Robinson	$73K	+1.3%	1.0%
15957	Strongstown	$145K	+1.6%	0.5%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$960/mo

Year-over-year change+33.0%

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
15701	Indiana	$960	+33.0%	10.2%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$745/mo

Home price / national median income1.8x

Annual rent / national median income13.8%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$214/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)

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Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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