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Upper Darby School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 12,427 students in Upper Darby School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Upper Darby School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% 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
14 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
12,427 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
791 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Upper Darby 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 82% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#524 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
57%
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.58
# American Indian Students
19 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,811 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
15%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,848 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
14%
# Black Students
5,939 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
48%
14%
# White Students
2,129 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
17%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
673 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
764
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
911
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
928
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
920
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
913
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
959
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
935
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
914
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
992
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,206
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
954
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
979
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,052
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,190 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,330 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$226 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$215 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,190
$23,649
Spending / Student
$17,330
$23,073
Best Upper Darby School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aronimink Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4611 Bond Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 853-4510
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 853-4510
Grades: 1-5
| 264 students
Rank: #22.
Upper Darby Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 North Lansdowne Avenue
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 622-7000
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 622-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 4,191 students
Rank: #33.
Primos Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
861 Bunting Ln
Clifton Heights, PA 19018
(610) 622-6755
Clifton Heights, PA 19018
(610) 622-6755
Grades: K-5
| 465 students
Rank: #44.
Hillcrest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Bond Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 853-4520
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 853-4520
Grades: K-5
| 592 students
Rank: #55.
Walter M Senkow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15 East Lamont Avenue
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 957-5114
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 957-5114
Grades: 1-5
| 275 students
Rank: #66.
Garrettford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3830 Garrett Rd
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 626-9168
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 626-9168
Grades: 1-5
| 568 students
Rank: #77.
Highland Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8301 West Chester Pike
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 853-4530
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 853-4530
Grades: 1-5
| 701 students
Rank: #88.
Westbrook Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
199 Westbrook Dr
Clifton Heights, PA 19018
(610) 626-9363
Clifton Heights, PA 19018
(610) 626-9363
Grades: K-5
| 490 students
Rank: #99.
Charles Kelly Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Dennison Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 638-1070
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 638-1070
Grades: 1-5
| 332 students
Rank: #1010.
Drexel Hill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3001 State Rd
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 853-4580
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 853-4580
Grades: 6-8
| 1,318 students
Rank: #1111.
Beverly Hills Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Garrett Rd
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 626-9317
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 626-9317
Grades: 6-8
| 1,523 students
Rank: #1212.
Bywood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
330 Avon Rd
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 352-6842
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 352-6842
Grades: 1-5
| 667 students
Rank: #1313.
Stonehurst Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7051 Ruskin Ln
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 626-9111
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 626-9111
Grades: 1-5
| 496 students
Rank: n/an/a
Upper Darby Kdg Center
Magnet School
3200 State Rd
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 284-7992
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 284-7992
Grades: K
| 545 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Upper Darby School District?
Upper Darby School District manages 14 public schools serving 12,427 students.
What is the rank of Upper Darby School District?
Upper Darby School District is ranked #525 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Upper Darby School District?
48% of Upper Darby School District students are Black, 17% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Upper Darby School District?
Upper Darby School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Upper Darby School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,330 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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