Top Rankings
Methacton 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%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,575 students in Methacton 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 Methacton School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% 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
7 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
4,575 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
349 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Methacton 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 97% has increased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#86 out of 684 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
57%
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.58
# American Indian Students
9 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
659 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
14%
5%
# Hispanic Students
352 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
14%
# Black Students
249 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
6%
14%
# White Students
3,031 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
66%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
273 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
331
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
333
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
339
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
345
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
328
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
355
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
309
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
345
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
380
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
376
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
381
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
382
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
371
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,078 is higher than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,910 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$115 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$114 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,078
$23,649
Spending / Student
$24,910
$23,073
Best Methacton School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Methacton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1005 Kriebel Mill Road
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 489-5000
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 489-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,510 students
Rank: #22.
Worcester Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3017 Skippack Pike
Lansdale, PA 19446
(610) 489-5000
Lansdale, PA 19446
(610) 489-5000
Grades: K-4
| 420 students
Rank: #33.
Woodland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2700 Woodland Ave
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 489-5000
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 489-5000
Grades: K-4
| 428 students
Rank: #44.
Arrowhead Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
232 Level Rd
Collegeville, PA 19426
(610) 489-5000
Collegeville, PA 19426
(610) 489-5000
Grades: K-4
| 426 students
Rank: #55.
Skyview Upper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4001 B Eagleville Rd
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 489-5000
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 489-5000
Grades: 5-6
| 664 students
Rank: #66.
Arcola Intrmd School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40001a Eagleville Road
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 489-5000
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 489-5000
Grades: 7-8
| 725 students
Rank: #77.
Eagleville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 Summit Ave
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 489-5000
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 489-5000
Grades: K-4
| 402 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Methacton School District?
Methacton School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,575 students.
What is the rank of Methacton School District?
Methacton School District is ranked #89 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%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Methacton School District?
66% of Methacton School District students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Methacton School District?
Methacton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Methacton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,910 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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