Top Rankings
North Penn SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 12,725 students in North Penn SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in North Penn SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), 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
17 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
12,725 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
954 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
North Penn SD School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 93% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#87 out of 677 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
55%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.57
# American Indian Students
24 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2,556 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
20%
4%
# Hispanic Students
934 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
14%
# Black Students
1,181 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
9%
14%
# White Students
7,039 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
55%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
980 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
983
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
941
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,026
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
927
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
908
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
927
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
914
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
990
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
993
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
978
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,071
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,011
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,056
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,166 in this school district is less 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 $22,321 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$282 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$284 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,166
$23,665
Spending / Student
$22,321
$23,089
Best North Penn SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gwynedd Square Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1641 Supplee Rd
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 855-4331
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 855-4331
Grades: K-6
| 599 students
Rank: #22.
Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1221 Stump Rd
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 368-6614
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 368-6614
Grades: K-6
| 660 students
Rank: #33.
General Nash Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1560 Liberty Bell Dr
Harleysville, PA 19438
(215) 368-2407
Harleysville, PA 19438
(215) 368-2407
Grades: K-6
| 468 students
Rank: #44.
Bridle Path Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Bridle Path Rd
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 362-2200
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 362-2200
Grades: K-6
| 497 students
Rank: #55.
North Wales Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Summit St
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 699-4471
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 699-4471
Grades: K-6
| 443 students
Rank: #66.
Walton Farm Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1610 Allentown Rd
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 855-8800
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 855-8800
Grades: K-6
| 554 students
Rank: #77.
Pennbrook MiddleSchool
(Math: 43% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1201 East Walnut Street
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 699-9287
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 699-9287
Grades: 7-9
| 832 students
Rank: #88.
Inglewood Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1313 Allentown Road
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 368-2992
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 368-2992
Grades: K-6
| 423 students
Rank: #99.
York Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 York Ave
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 368-6002
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 368-6002
Grades: K-6
| 280 students
Rank: #1010.
Gwyn-nor Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
139 Hancock Road
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 368-7105
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 368-7105
Grades: K-6
| 586 students
Rank: #1111.
Kulp Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 Cowpath Rd
Hatfield, PA 19440
(215) 368-3061
Hatfield, PA 19440
(215) 368-3061
Grades: K-6
| 574 students
Rank: #1212.
North Penn Sr. High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1340 S Valley Forge Rd
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 368-9800
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 368-9800
Grades: 10-12
| 3,138 students
Rank: #1313.
Pennfield MiddleSchool
(Math: 34% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
726 Forty Foot Rd
Hatfield, PA 19440
(215) 368-9600
Hatfield, PA 19440
(215) 368-9600
Grades: 7-9
| 927 students
Rank: #1414.
Knapp Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
698 Knapp Road
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 368-2054
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 368-2054
Grades: K-6
| 562 students
Rank: #1515.
Penndale MiddleSchool
(Math: 32% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Penn St
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 368-2700
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 368-2700
Grades: 7-9
| 1,202 students
Rank: #1616.
Hatfield Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1701 Fairgrounds Road
Hatfield, PA 19440
(215) 368-1585
Hatfield, PA 19440
(215) 368-1585
Grades: K-6
| 487 students
Rank: #1717.
Oak Park Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Squirrel Ln
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 368-4017
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 368-4017
Grades: K-6
| 493 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Penn SD School District?
North Penn SD School District manages 17 public schools serving 12,725 students.
What is the rank of North Penn SD School District?
North Penn SD School District is ranked #87 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Penn SD School District?
55% of North Penn SD School District students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Penn SD School District?
North Penn SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is North Penn SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,321 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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