Methacton SD School District

1001 Kriebel Mill Rd
Eagleville, PA 19403
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Methacton SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,615 students in Methacton SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Methacton SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
4,615 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
347 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Methacton SD School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (PA)
#58 out of 677 school districts
(Top 10%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Methacton SD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
51%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Methacton SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
72%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Methacton SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
96%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Methacton SD  School District and public school graduation rate of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.57
# American Indian Students
8 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
713 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
15%
4%
# Hispanic Students
299 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
14%
# Black Students
221 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
5%
14%
# White Students
3,098 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
67%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
274 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
276
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
316
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
338
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
333
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
346
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
308
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
343
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
378
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
393
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
384
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
382
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
362
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
456
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,861 is higher than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,694 is higher than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$115 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Methacton SD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$114 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart display total spending of Methacton SD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$24,861
$23,665
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Methacton SD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$24,694
$23,089
This chart display average spending per public school student in Methacton SD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Methacton SD School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Methacton High School
(Math: 82%)
(Math: 83% | Reading: 85% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1005 Kriebel Mill Road
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 489-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,584 students
Rank: #22.
Worcester Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3017 Skippack Pike
Lansdale, PA 19446
(610) 489-5000
Grades: K-4
| 404 students
Rank: #33.
Arrowhead Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
232 Level Rd
Collegeville, PA 19426
(610) 489-5000
Grades: K-4
| 412 students
Rank: #44.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2700 Woodland Ave
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 489-5000
Grades: K-4
| 413 students
Rank: #55.
Eagleville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
125 Summit Ave
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 489-5000
Grades: K-4
| 380 students
Rank: #66.
Skyview Upper Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4001 B Eagleville Rd
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 489-5000
Grades: 5-6
| 651 students
Rank: #77.
Arcola Intrmd School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
40001a Eagleville Road
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 489-5000
Grades: 7-8
| 771 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Methacton SD School District?
Methacton SD School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,615 students.
What is the rank of Methacton SD School District?
Methacton SD School District is ranked #57 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Methacton SD School District?
67% of Methacton SD School District students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Methacton SD School District?
Methacton SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Methacton SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,694 is higher than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 4,615 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 96% (Top 10% in PA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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