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Southeast Delco 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 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,125 students in Southeast Delco School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Southeast Delco School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), 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
4,125 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
264 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Southeast Delco School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 77% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#580 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
57%
Graduation Rate
77%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.58
# American Indian Students
6 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
69 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
209 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
14%
# Black Students
3,204 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
78%
14%
# White Students
456 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
11%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
180 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:
305
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
275
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
305
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
301
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
313
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
290
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
343
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
313
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
325
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
324
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
348
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
319
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
364
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,233 in this school district is less 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 $20,705 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$92 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$85 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,233
$23,649
Spending / Student
$20,705
$23,073
Best Southeast Delco School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academy Park High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Calcon Hook Rd
Sharon Hill, PA 19079
(610) 522-4330
Sharon Hill, PA 19079
(610) 522-4330
Grades: 9-12
| 1,355 students
Rank: #22.
Delcroft School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
799 School Lane
Folcroft, PA 19032
(610) 522-4360
Folcroft, PA 19032
(610) 522-4360
Grades: K-8
| 630 students
Rank: #33.
Sharon Hill School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Coates Street
Sharon Hill, PA 19079
(610) 522-4355
Sharon Hill, PA 19079
(610) 522-4355
Grades: K-8
| 573 students
Rank: #44.
Darby Twp School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 Ashland Avenue
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 522-4375
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 522-4375
Grades: K-8
| 614 students
Rank: #55.
Harris School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 Sharon Avenue
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 522-4370
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 522-4370
Grades: K-8
| 658 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southeast Delco Kindergarten Center
Magnet School
1 School Ln
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 522-4365
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 522-4365
Grades: K
| 295 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southeast Delco School District?
Southeast Delco School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,125 students.
What is the rank of Southeast Delco School District?
Southeast Delco School District is ranked #579 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 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 Southeast Delco School District?
78% of Southeast Delco School District students are Black, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southeast Delco School District?
Southeast Delco School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Southeast Delco School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,705 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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