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Penn-Delco 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 6 public schools serving 3,282 students in Penn-Delco SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Penn-Delco SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less 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
3,282 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
232 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Penn-Delco 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 95% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#207 out of 677 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
55%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.57
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
91 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
140 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
270 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
8%
14%
# White Students
2,638 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
81%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
139 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:
208
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
229
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
250
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
251
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
256
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
235
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
266
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
254
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
251
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
293
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
252
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
263
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
274
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,211 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,788 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$62 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,211
$23,665
Spending / Student
$18,788
$23,089
Best Penn-Delco SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pennell Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3300 Richard Rd
Aston, PA 19014
(610) 497-6300
Aston, PA 19014
(610) 497-6300
Grades: K-5
| 379 students
Rank: #22.
Sun Valley High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2881 Pancoast Ave
Aston, PA 19014
(610) 497-6300
Aston, PA 19014
(610) 497-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,082 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Aston Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 Tryens Rd
Aston, PA 19014
(610) 497-6300
Aston, PA 19014
(610) 497-6300
Grades: K-5
| 454 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Coebourn Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Coebourn Boulevard
Brookhaven, PA 19015
(610) 497-6300
Brookhaven, PA 19015
(610) 497-6300
Grades: K-5
| 340 students
Rank: #55.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2 East Forestview Road
Brookhaven, PA 19015
(610) 497-6300
Brookhaven, PA 19015
(610) 497-6300
Grades: K-5
| 256 students
Rank: #66.
Northley MiddleSchool
(Math: 22% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Concord Road
Aston, PA 19014
(610) 497-6300
Aston, PA 19014
(610) 497-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 771 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Penn-Delco SD School District?
Penn-Delco SD School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,282 students.
What is the rank of Penn-Delco SD School District?
Penn-Delco SD School District is ranked #214 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. 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 Penn-Delco SD School District?
81% of Penn-Delco SD School District students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Penn-Delco SD School District?
Penn-Delco SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Penn-Delco SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,788 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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