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
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.
Overall District Rank
#58 out of 677 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
55%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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.
Total Revenue
$115 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$114 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,861
$23,665
Spending / Student
$24,694
$23,089
Best Methacton SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Methacton High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 85% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1005 Kriebel Mill Road
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 489-5000
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 489-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,584 students
Rank: #22.
Worcester Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3017 Skippack Pike
Lansdale, PA 19446
(610) 489-5000
Lansdale, PA 19446
(610) 489-5000
Grades: K-4
| 404 students
Rank: #33.
Arrowhead Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
232 Level Rd
Collegeville, PA 19426
(610) 489-5000
Collegeville, PA 19426
(610) 489-5000
Grades: K-4
| 412 students
Rank: #44.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2700 Woodland Ave
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 489-5000
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 489-5000
Grades: K-4
| 413 students
Rank: #55.
Eagleville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
125 Summit Ave
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 489-5000
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 489-5000
Grades: K-4
| 380 students
Rank: #66.
Skyview Upper Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4001 B Eagleville Rd
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 489-5000
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 489-5000
Grades: 5-6
| 651 students
Rank: #77.
Arcola Intrmd School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40001a Eagleville Road
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 489-5000
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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