For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,877 students in Donegal SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Donegal SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
2,877 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
184 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Donegal SD School District, which is ranked within the top 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 88% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#285 out of 677 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
55%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
31 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
428 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
14%
# Black Students
101 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
4%
14%
# White Students
2,168 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
75%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
148 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:
198
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
176
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
198
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
225
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
209
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
234
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
228
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
235
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
249
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
248
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
223
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
226
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
228
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,428 in this school district is less 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 $17,439 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,428
$23,665
Spending / Student
$17,439
$23,089
Best Donegal SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Donegal Primary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 76% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1055 Koser Rd
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-8812
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-8812
Grades: K-2
| 572 students
Rank: #22.
Donegal Intermediate School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1177 River Road
Marietta, PA 17547
(717) 426-1561
Marietta, PA 17547
(717) 426-1561
Grades: 3-6
| 896 students
Rank: #33.
Donegal High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1025 Koser Road
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-1871
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-1871
Grades: 9-12
| 925 students
Rank: #44.
Donegal Jhs
(Math: 26% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
915 Anderson Ferry Road
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 928-2900
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 928-2900
Grades: 7-8
| 484 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Donegal SD School District?
Donegal SD School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,877 students.
What is the rank of Donegal SD School District?
Donegal SD School District is ranked #289 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Donegal SD School District?
75% of Donegal SD School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Donegal SD School District?
Donegal SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Donegal SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,439 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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