Oxford Area SD School District

125 Bell Tower Lane
Oxford, PA 19363
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,379 students in Oxford Area SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Oxford Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more 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
3,379 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
265 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Oxford Area SD School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 95% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (PA)
#385 out of 677 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Oxford Area SD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
31%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oxford Area 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.
49%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oxford Area 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.
95%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Oxford Area SD  School District and public school graduation rate of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.57
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
1,134 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
14%
# Black Students
89 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
3%
14%
# White Students
2,004 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
59%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
138 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
221
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
188
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
224
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
217
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
263
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
246
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
234
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
276
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
273
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
290
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
303
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
329
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
315
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,013 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,417 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Oxford Area 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
$69 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart display total spending of Oxford Area 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
$21,013
$23,665
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Oxford Area 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
$20,417
$23,089
This chart display average spending per public school student in Oxford Area 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 Oxford Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oxford Area High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
705 Waterway Rd
Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 932-6640
Grades: 9-12
| 1,237 students
Rank: #22.
Hopewell Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
602 Garfield Street
Oxford, PA 19363
(484) 365-6150
Grades: 5-6
| 480 students
Rank: #33.
Nottingham School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
736 Garfield St
Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 932-6632
Grades: 3-4
| 480 students
Rank: #44.
Penn's Grove School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
301 South Fifth St
Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 932-6615
Grades: 7-8
| 549 students
Rank: n/an/a
Elk Ridge School
200 Wickersham Rd
Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 932-6670
Grades: 1-2
| 412 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jordan Bank School
536 Hodgson St
Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 932-6625
Grades: K
| 221 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Oxford Area SD School District?
Oxford Area SD School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,379 students.
What is the rank of Oxford Area SD School District?
Oxford Area SD School District is ranked #377 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oxford Area SD School District?
59% of Oxford Area SD School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oxford Area SD School District?
Oxford Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Oxford Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,417 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 3,379 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 95% (Top 30% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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