Top Rankings
Ephrata Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,970 students in Ephrata Area 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 Ephrata Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
3,970 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
310 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Ephrata Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 675 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 87% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#331 out of 684 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
57%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.59
# American Indian Students
8 Students
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
97 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
484 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
15%
# Black Students
116 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
3%
14%
# White Students
3,033 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
76%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
229 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
281
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
300
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
269
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
307
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
282
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
287
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
289
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
304
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
291
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
349
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
349
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
323
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
339
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,137 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,778 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$76 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$71 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,137
$23,696
Spending / Student
$17,778
$23,119
Best Ephrata Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ephrata Sr. High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
803 Oak Blvd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1478
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1478
Grades: 9-12
| 1,357 students
Rank: #22.
Akron Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 S 11th St
Akron, PA 17501
(717) 859-0400
Akron, PA 17501
(717) 859-0400
Grades: K-4
| 292 students
Rank: #33.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
99 Highland Ave
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1160
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1160
Grades: K-4
| 466 students
Rank: #44.
Clay Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 Clay School Rd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1100
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1100
Grades: K-4
| 374 students
Rank: #55.
Ephrata Intermediate School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
957 Hammon Ave
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1405
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1405
Grades: 5-6
| 569 students
Rank: #66.
Fulton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
51 East Fulton Street
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1130
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1130
Grades: K-4
| 305 students
Rank: #77.
Ephrata Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
957 Hammon Ave
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1468
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1468
Grades: 7-8
| 607 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ephrata Area School District?
Ephrata Area School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,970 students.
What is the rank of Ephrata Area School District?
Ephrata Area School District is ranked #336 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ephrata Area School District?
76% of Ephrata Area School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ephrata Area School District?
Ephrata Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Ephrata Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,778 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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