Top Rankings
Dallas 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%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,449 students in Dallas 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 Dallas School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
2,449 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
165 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Dallas School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 95% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#85 out of 684 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
57%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
48 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
120 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
14%
# Black Students
32 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
2,178 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
89%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
70 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:
169
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
181
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
190
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
164
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
177
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
204
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
198
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
210
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
197
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
176
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
185
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
202
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
196
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,552 in this school district is less 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 $16,555 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,552
$23,649
Spending / Student
$16,555
$23,073
Best Dallas School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dallas Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2000 Conyngham Avenue
Dallas, PA 18612
(570) 674-7271
Dallas, PA 18612
(570) 674-7271
Grades: 3-5
| 545 students
Rank: #22.
Wycallis Primary Center
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 78% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2010 Conyngham Avenue
Dallas, PA 18612
(570) 674-7283
Dallas, PA 18612
(570) 674-7283
Grades: K-2
| 540 students
Rank: #33.
Dallas Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2030 Conyngham Avenue
Dallas, PA 18612
(570) 674-7230
Dallas, PA 18612
(570) 674-7230
Grades: 9-12
| 759 students
Rank: #44.
Dallas Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Conyngham Avenue
Dallas, PA 18612
(570) 674-7245
Dallas, PA 18612
(570) 674-7245
Grades: 6-8
| 605 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dallas School District?
Dallas School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,449 students.
What is the rank of Dallas School District?
Dallas School District is ranked #88 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dallas School District?
89% of Dallas School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dallas School District?
Dallas School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Dallas School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,555 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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