Saucon Valley SD School District

2097 Polk Valley Rd
Hellertown, PA 18055
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,001 students in Saucon Valley SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Saucon Valley SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
3 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
2,001 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
152 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Saucon Valley SD School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 85-89% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (PA)
#64 out of 677 school districts
(Top 10%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Saucon Valley SD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
57%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Saucon Valley 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.
66%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Saucon Valley 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 Saucon Valley SD  School District and public school graduation rate of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
56 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
218 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
14%
# Black Students
28 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
1,593 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
80%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
105 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:
140
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
126
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
133
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
131
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
125
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
172
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
150
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
173
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
161
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
153
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
170
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
170
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
197
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,049 is higher than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,523 is higher than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Saucon Valley 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
$47 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart display total spending of Saucon Valley 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
$24,049
$23,665
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Saucon Valley 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
$23,523
$23,089
This chart display average spending per public school student in Saucon Valley 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 Saucon Valley SD School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saucon Valley Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2085 Polk Valley Rd
Hellertown, PA 18055
(610) 838-7001
Grades: K-4
| 655 students
Rank: #22.
Saucon Valley MiddleSchool
(Math: 48% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2095 Polk Valley Rd
Hellertown, PA 18055
(610) 838-7001
Grades: 5-8
| 656 students
Rank: #33.
Saucon Valley Sr. High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2100 Polk Valley Rd
Hellertown, PA 18055
(610) 838-7001
Grades: 9-12
| 690 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Saucon Valley SD School District?
Saucon Valley SD School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,001 students.
What is the rank of Saucon Valley SD School District?
Saucon Valley SD School District is ranked #62 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 10%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Saucon Valley SD School District?
80% of Saucon Valley 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 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Saucon Valley SD School District?
Saucon Valley SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Saucon Valley SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,523 is higher than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,001 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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