Top Rankings
Saucon Valley 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%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,953 students in Saucon Valley 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 Saucon Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% 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
3 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
1,953 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
141 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Saucon Valley 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 94% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#93 out of 684 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
57%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
55 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
235 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
14%
# Black Students
25 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
1,522 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
78%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
116 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:
114
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
148
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
127
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
139
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
142
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
140
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
167
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
155
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
173
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
169
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
152
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
157
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
170
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,640 is higher than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,101 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,640
$23,649
Spending / Student
$24,101
$23,073
Best Saucon Valley School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saucon Valley Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2100 Polk Valley Rd
Hellertown, PA 18055
(610) 838-7001
Hellertown, PA 18055
(610) 838-7001
Grades: 9-12
| 648 students
Rank: #22.
Saucon Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2085 Polk Valley Rd
Hellertown, PA 18055
(610) 838-7001
Hellertown, PA 18055
(610) 838-7001
Grades: K-4
| 670 students
Rank: #33.
Saucon Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2095 Polk Valley Rd
Hellertown, PA 18055
(610) 838-7001
Hellertown, PA 18055
(610) 838-7001
Grades: 5-8
| 635 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Saucon Valley School District?
Saucon Valley School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,953 students.
What is the rank of Saucon Valley School District?
Saucon Valley School District is ranked #92 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 science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Saucon Valley School District?
78% of Saucon Valley School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Saucon Valley School District?
Saucon Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Saucon Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,101 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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