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 5 public elementary schools serving 2,340 students in Methacton School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Elementary Schools in Methacton School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,154 Schools
# Students
4,575 Students
1,110,061 Students
# Teachers
349 Teachers
81,415 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
0.61
# American Indian Students
9 Students
2,113 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
659 Students
50,065 Students
% Asian Students
14%
5%
# Hispanic Students
352 Students
167,185 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
15%
# Black Students
249 Students
171,531 Students
% Black Students
6%
15%
# White Students
3,031 Students
655,322 Students
% White Students
66%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
945 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
273 Students
62,338 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,977
# Students in K Grade:
331
112,584
# 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
124,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
355
125,642
# Students in 6th Grade:
309
127,749
# Students in 7th Grade:
345
95,072
# Students in 8th Grade:
380
95,607
# Students in 9th Grade:
376
15,589
# Students in 10th Grade:
381
13,451
# Students in 11th Grade:
382
12,276
# Students in 12th Grade:
371
11,927
# 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 Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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
Recent Articles
How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
