Top Rankings
Council Rock 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 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 10,460 students in Council Rock 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 Council Rock School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
14 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
10,460 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
765 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Council Rock School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#46 out of 684 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
57%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.58
# American Indian Students
10 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,025 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
10%
5%
# Hispanic Students
426 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
114 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
8,598 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
82%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
277 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
466
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
740
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
698
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
743
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
773
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
834
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
874
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
896
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
875
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
897
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
912
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
855
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
897
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,650 is higher than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,685 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$258 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$248 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,650
$23,649
Spending / Student
$23,685
$23,073
Best Council Rock School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Council Rock High School North
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
62 Swamp Rd
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 944-1300
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 944-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,622 students
Rank: #22.
Council Rock High School South
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2002 Rock Way
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 944-1100
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 944-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,940 students
Rank: #33.
Sol Feinstone Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1090 Eagle Rd
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 944-2400
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 944-2400
Grades: K-6
| 649 students
Rank: #44.
Newtown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Wrights Rd
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 944-2200
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 944-2200
Grades: K-6
| 582 students
Rank: #55.
Goodnoe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
298 Frost Lane
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 944-2100
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 944-2100
Grades: K-6
| 694 students
Rank: #66.
Hillcrest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
420 E Holland Rd
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 944-1600
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 944-1600
Grades: K-6
| 491 students
Rank: #77.
Wrightstown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
729 Penns Park Rd
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 944-2300
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 944-2300
Grades: K-6
| 418 students
Rank: #88.
Newtown Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
116 Richboro Rd
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 944-2600
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 944-2600
Grades: 7-8
| 851 students
Rank: #99.
Rolling Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
340 Middle Holland Rd
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 944-2000
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 944-2000
Grades: K-6
| 388 students
Rank: #1010.
Holland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
597 Beverly Road
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 944-1500
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 944-1500
Grades: K-6
| 445 students
Rank: #1111.
Richboro Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
125 Upper Holland Rd
Richboro, PA 18954
(215) 944-1900
Richboro, PA 18954
(215) 944-1900
Grades: K-6
| 369 students
Rank: #1212.
Maureen M Welch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
750 New Road
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 944-1800
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 944-1800
Grades: K-6
| 536 students
Rank: #1313.
Holland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 E Holland Rd
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 944-2700
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 944-2700
Grades: 7-8
| 919 students
Rank: #1414.
Churchville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 New Rd
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 944-1700
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 944-1700
Grades: K-6
| 556 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Council Rock School District?
Council Rock School District manages 14 public schools serving 10,460 students.
What is the rank of Council Rock School District?
Council Rock School District is ranked #46 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Council Rock School District?
82% of Council Rock School District students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Council Rock School District?
Council Rock School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Council Rock School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,685 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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