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Ephrata Area SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,997 students in Ephrata Area 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 Ephrata Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% 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
7 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
3,997 Students
1,670,731 Students
# Teachers
307 Teachers
120,606 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Ephrata Area SD School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 684 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#331 out of 684 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
57%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.57
# American Indian Students
12 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
96 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
452 Students
227,372 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
14%
# Black Students
96 Students
240,365 Students
% Black Students
2%
14%
# White Students
3,135 Students
1,043,985 Students
% White Students
79%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
203 Students
81,296 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
264
118,934
# Students in 1st Grade:
305
117,672
# Students in 2nd Grade:
277
122,707
# Students in 3rd Grade:
291
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
275
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
304
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
305
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
331
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
341
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
347
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
332
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
301
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
324
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,008 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,667. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,658 is less than the state median of $23,090. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$76 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$71 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,008
$23,667
Spending / Student
$17,658
$23,090
Best Ephrata Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ephrata Sr. High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
803 Oak Blvd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1478
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1478
Grades: 9-12
| 1,304 students
Rank: #22.
Akron Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 S 11th St
Akron, PA 17501
(717) 859-0400
Akron, PA 17501
(717) 859-0400
Grades: K-4
| 271 students
Rank: #33.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
99 Highland Ave
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1160
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1160
Grades: K-4
| 450 students
Rank: #44.
Clay Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 Clay School Rd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1100
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1100
Grades: K-4
| 382 students
Rank: #55.
Ephrata Intermediate School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
957 Hammon Ave
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1405
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1405
Grades: 5-6
| 603 students
Rank: #66.
Fulton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
51 East Fulton Street
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1130
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1130
Grades: K-4
| 308 students
Rank: #77.
Ephrata MiddleSchool
(Math: 23% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
957 Hammon Ave
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1468
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1468
Grades: 7-8
| 679 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ephrata Area SD School District?
Ephrata Area SD School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,997 students.
What is the rank of Ephrata Area SD School District?
Ephrata Area SD School District is ranked #333 out of 684 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ephrata Area SD School District?
79% of Ephrata Area SD School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ephrata Area SD School District?
Ephrata 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 Ephrata Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,658 is less than the state median of $23,090. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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