Top Rankings
Oxford Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,250 students in Oxford 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 Oxford Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
3,250 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
256 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Oxford Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#324 out of 684 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
57%
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.58
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,131 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
35%
14%
# Black Students
92 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
3%
14%
# White Students
1,878 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
58%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
137 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
204
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
220
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
193
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
220
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
226
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
269
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
238
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
241
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
274
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
285
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
288
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
279
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
313
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,847 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,227 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$69 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,847
$23,649
Spending / Student
$21,227
$23,073
Best Oxford Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oxford Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
705 Waterway Rd
Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 932-6640
Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 932-6640
Grades: 9-12
| 1,165 students
Rank: #22.
Hopewell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
602 Garfield Street
Oxford, PA 19363
(484) 365-6150
Oxford, PA 19363
(484) 365-6150
Grades: 5-6
| 507 students
Rank: #33.
Nottingham School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
736 Garfield St
Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 932-6632
Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 932-6632
Grades: 3-4
| 447 students
Rank: #44.
Penn's Grove School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 South Fifth St
Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 932-6615
Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 932-6615
Grades: 7-8
| 515 students
Rank: n/an/a
Elk Ridge School
Magnet School
200 Wickersham Rd
Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 932-6670
Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 932-6670
Grades: 1-2
| 412 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jordan Bank School
Magnet School
536 Hodgson St
Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 932-6625
Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 932-6625
Grades: K
| 204 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Oxford Area School District?
Oxford Area School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,250 students.
What is the rank of Oxford Area School District?
Oxford Area School District is ranked #326 out of 679 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oxford Area School District?
58% of Oxford Area School District students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oxford Area School District?
Oxford Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Oxford Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,227 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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