Top Rankings
Souderton Area 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%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,974 students in Souderton Area 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 Souderton Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
5,974 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
462 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Souderton Area School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#77 out of 685 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
57%
Graduation Rate
91%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.3%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
12%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
5%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
73%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,525 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,368 is higher than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$147 MM
$44,930 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$164 MM
$43,758 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$24,525
$26,978
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$27,368
$26,274
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Souderton Area School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salford Hills Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2721 Barndt Rd
Harleysville, PA 19438
(610) 287-9197
Harleysville, PA 19438
(610) 287-9197
Gr: K-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Souderton Area High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
625 Lower Road
Souderton, PA 18964
(215) 723-2808
Souderton, PA 18964
(215) 723-2808
Gr: 9-12 | 2,121 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Oak Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
465 Moyer Rd
Harleysville, PA 19438
(215) 256-6633
Harleysville, PA 19438
(215) 256-6633
Gr: K-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
West Broad Street Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
342 W Broad St
Souderton, PA 18964
(215) 723-1711
Souderton, PA 18964
(215) 723-1711
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Vernfield Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
960 Long Mill Road
Telford, PA 18969
(215) 721-0606
Telford, PA 18969
(215) 721-0606
Gr: K-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Indian Valley Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 Maple Ave
Harleysville, PA 19438
(215) 256-8896
Harleysville, PA 19438
(215) 256-8896
Gr: 6-8 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Franconia Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
366 Harleysville Pike
Souderton, PA 18964
(215) 723-2596
Souderton, PA 18964
(215) 723-2596
Gr: K-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
E M Crouthamel Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
143 S School Ln
Souderton, PA 18964
(215) 723-5949
Souderton, PA 18964
(215) 723-5949
Gr: K-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #99.
Indian Crest Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
139 Harleysville Pike
Souderton, PA 18964
(215) 723-9193
Souderton, PA 18964
(215) 723-9193
Gr: 6-8 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Souderton Area School District?
Souderton Area School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,974 students.
What is the rank of Souderton Area School District?
Souderton Area School District is ranked #76 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Souderton Area School District?
73% of Souderton Area School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Souderton Area School District?
Souderton Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Souderton Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,368 is higher than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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