Upper Dublin SD School District

1580 Fort Washington Ave
Maple Glen, PA 19002
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,057 students in Upper Dublin SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Upper Dublin SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 55% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Upper Dublin SD School District are Fort Washington Elementary School, Upper Dublin High School and Maple Glen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Upper Dublin SD School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), 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
6 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
4,057 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
305 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Upper Dublin SD School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 97% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (PA)
#15 out of 677 school districts
(Top 5%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Upper Dublin SD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
67%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Upper Dublin 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.
79%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Upper Dublin 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.
97%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Upper Dublin SD  School District and public school graduation rate of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.57
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
353 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
9%
4%
# Hispanic Students
163 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
299 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
7%
14%
# White Students
3,028 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
75%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
209 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
314
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
262
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
310
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
303
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
296
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
324
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
309
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
289
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
330
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
329
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
323
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
319
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
349
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,692 is higher than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,569 is higher than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$108 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Upper Dublin 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
$120 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart display total spending of Upper Dublin 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
$26,692
$23,665
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Upper Dublin 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
$29,569
$23,089
This chart display average spending per public school student in Upper Dublin 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 Upper Dublin SD School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fort Washington Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Highland & Fort Washington Ave
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(215) 643-8961
Grades: K-5
| 505 students
Rank: #22.
Upper Dublin High School
Math: 73%
Math: 82% | Reading: 95%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
800 Loch Alsh Ave
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(215) 643-8900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,320 students
Rank: #33.
Maple Glen Elementary School
Math: 77% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1581 Fort Washington Avenue
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 643-3421
Grades: K-5
| 451 students
Rank: #44.
Jarrettown Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1520 Limekiln Pike
Dresher, PA 19025
(215) 643-8951
Grades: K-5
| 428 students
Rank: #55.
Fitzwater Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
School Lane
Willow Grove, PA 19090
(215) 784-0381
Grades: K-5
| 425 students
Rank: #66.
Sandy Run MiddleSchool
Math: 54% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
520 Twining Rd
Dresher, PA 19025
(215) 576-1281
Grades: 6-8
| 928 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Upper Dublin SD School District?
Upper Dublin SD School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,057 students.
What is the rank of Upper Dublin SD School District?
Upper Dublin SD School District is ranked #16 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 5%) 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Upper Dublin SD School District?
75% of Upper Dublin SD School District students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Upper Dublin SD School District?
Upper Dublin SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Upper Dublin SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,569 is higher than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 4,057 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in PA)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 67% (Top 5%)
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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