Wilmington Area SD School District

300 Wood St
New Wilmington, PA 16142
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,005 students in Wilmington Area 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 Wilmington Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and 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
3 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
1,005 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
82 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Wilmington Area 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (PA)
#217 out of 677 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Wilmington Area SD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wilmington Area 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.
56%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wilmington Area 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.
90-94%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Wilmington Area SD  School District and public school graduation rate of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.10
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
14%
# Black Students
10 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
954 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
95%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
23 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
84
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
66
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
78
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
62
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
69
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
75
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
77
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
85
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
66
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
85
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
82
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
99
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
77
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,138 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,463 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Wilmington Area 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
$23 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart display total spending of Wilmington Area 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
$22,138
$23,665
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Wilmington Area 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
$22,463
$23,089
This chart display average spending per public school student in Wilmington Area 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 Wilmington Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilmington Area Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
450 Wood St
New Wilmington, PA 16142
(724) 656-8866
Grades: K-4
| 359 students
Rank: #22.
Wilmington Area High School
Math: 75-79%
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
350 Wood St
New Wilmington, PA 16142
(724) 656-8866
Grades: 9-12
| 343 students
Rank: #33.
Wilmington Area MiddleSchool
Math: 26% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Wood St
New Wilmington, PA 16142
(724) 656-8866
Grades: 5-8
| 303 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wilmington Area SD School District?
Wilmington Area SD School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,005 students.
What is the rank of Wilmington Area SD School District?
Wilmington Area SD School District is ranked #217 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 Wilmington Area SD School District?
95% of Wilmington Area SD School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wilmington Area SD School District?
Wilmington Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Wilmington Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,463 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,005 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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