Top Rankings
Wissahickon School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,060 students in Wissahickon School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Wissahickon School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is equal to 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
5,060 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
372 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Wissahickon School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 95% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#21 out of 684 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
57%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.58
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
804 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
16%
5%
# Hispanic Students
354 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
14%
# Black Students
455 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
9%
14%
# White Students
3,072 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
61%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
364 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
410
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
421
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
402
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
458
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
416
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
368
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
388
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
365
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
373
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
383
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
375
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
347
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
354
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,335 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,672 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$113 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$115 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,335
$23,649
Spending / Student
$22,672
$23,073
Best Wissahickon School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wissahickon Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
521 Houston Rd
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8112
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8112
Grades: 9-12
| 1,459 students
Rank: #22.
Stony Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1721 Yost Rd
Blue Bell, PA 19422
(215) 619-8108
Blue Bell, PA 19422
(215) 619-8108
Grades: K-5
| 647 students
Rank: #33.
Lower Gwynedd Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
571 Houston Rd
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8100
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8100
Grades: K-5
| 638 students
Rank: #44.
Blue Bell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
801 Symphony Ln
Blue Bell, PA 19422
(215) 619-8102
Blue Bell, PA 19422
(215) 619-8102
Grades: K-5
| 525 students
Rank: #55.
Shady Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
351 W Skippack Pike
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8106
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8106
Grades: K-5
| 664 students
Rank: #66.
Wissahickon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Houston Rd
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8110
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8110
Grades: 6-8
| 1,127 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wissahickon School District?
Wissahickon School District manages 6 public schools serving 5,060 students.
What is the rank of Wissahickon School District?
Wissahickon School District is ranked #19 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 5%) 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wissahickon School District?
61% of Wissahickon School District students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wissahickon School District?
Wissahickon School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Wissahickon School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,672 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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