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William Penn 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 11 public schools serving 4,623 students in William Penn 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 William Penn School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% 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
11 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
4,623 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
328 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
William Penn 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 79% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#587 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
57%
Graduation Rate
79%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.58
# American Indian Students
26 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
61 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
266 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
14%
# Black Students
3,933 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
85%
14%
# White Students
160 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
3%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
177 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:
300
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
335
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
332
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
349
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
352
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
390
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
364
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
329
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
354
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
392
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
389
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
353
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
384
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,312 is higher than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,954 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$112 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$111 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,312
$23,649
Spending / Student
$23,954
$23,073
Best William Penn School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Penn Wood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Green Avenue
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 284-8080
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 284-8080
Grades: 9-12
| 1,170 students
Rank: #22.
W B Evans Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Baily Rd
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 623-5975
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 623-5975
Grades: K-6
| 319 students
Rank: #33.
Colwyn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
211 Pine Street
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 957-5470
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 957-5470
Grades: K-6
| 147 students
Rank: #44.
Aldan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 North Woodlawn Ave
Clifton Heights, PA 19018
(610) 626-3410
Clifton Heights, PA 19018
(610) 626-3410
Grades: K-6
| 238 students
Rank: #55.
Ardmore Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
161 Ardmore Ave
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 623-7900
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 623-7900
Grades: K-6
| 555 students
Rank: #66.
East Lansdowne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Emerson Ave
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 626-2415
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 626-2415
Grades: K-6
| 283 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Bell Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Bell Ave
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 284-6100
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 284-6100
Grades: K-6
| 265 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Park Lane Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Park Ln
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 534-4880
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 534-4880
Grades: K-6
| 312 students
Rank: #99.
Penn Wood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
121 Summit St
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 586-1804
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 586-1804
Grades: 7-8
| 683 students
Rank: #1010.
Walnut Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
224 South Sixth Street
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 534-5660
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 534-5660
Grades: K-6
| 303 students
Rank: n/an/a
Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy
Magnet School
600 Cypress St
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 284-8000
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 284-8000
Grades: 9
| 348 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to William Penn School District?
William Penn School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,623 students.
What is the rank of William Penn School District?
William Penn School District is ranked #591 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 William Penn School District?
85% of William Penn School District students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of William Penn School District?
William Penn School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is William Penn School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,954 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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