Solanco SD School District

121 S Hess St
Quarryville, PA 17566
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,106 students in Solanco 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 Solanco SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
7 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
3,106 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
224 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Solanco 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 increased from 83% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (PA)
#300 out of 677 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Solanco SD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
31%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Solanco 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.
57%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Solanco 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.
88%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Solanco SD  School District and public school graduation rate of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.57
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
305 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
14%
# Black Students
50 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
2%
14%
# White Students
2,651 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
85%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
82 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
209
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
222
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
205
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
194
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
223
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
246
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
223
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
241
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
257
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
287
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
279
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
284
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
236
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,341 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,168 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Solanco 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
$56 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart display total spending of Solanco 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
$20,341
$23,665
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Solanco 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
$18,168
$23,089
This chart display average spending per public school student in Solanco 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 Solanco SD School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bart-colerain Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1336 Noble Rd
Christiana, PA 17509
(717) 529-2181
Grades: K-5
| 197 students
Rank: #22.
Solanco High School
Math: 57% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
585 Solanco Rd
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 786-2151
Grades: 9-12
| 1,086 students
Rank: #33.
Clermont Elementary School
Math: 35% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1868 Robert Fulton Hwy
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 548-2742
Grades: K-5
| 407 students
Rank: #44.
Swift MiddleSchool
Math: 20% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1866 Robert Fulton Hwy
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 548-2187
Grades: 6-8
| 318 students
Rank: #55.
Quarryville Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
211 S Hess St
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 786-2546
Grades: K-5
| 373 students
Rank: #66.
Smith MiddleSchool
Math: 18% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
645 Kirkwood Pike
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 786-2244
Grades: 6-8
| 403 students
Rank: #77.
Providence Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
137 Truce Rd
New Providence, PA 17560
(717) 786-3582
Grades: K-5
| 322 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Solanco SD School District?
Solanco SD School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,106 students.
What is the rank of Solanco SD School District?
Solanco SD School District is ranked #307 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 Solanco SD School District?
85% of Solanco SD School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Solanco SD School District?
Solanco SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Solanco SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,168 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 3,106 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 88% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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