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6.0avg / 10

Brandywine Heights Area Sd School District

School District · Topton, Pennsylvania

Students: 1,267
Teachers (FTE): 115

Avg Rating

6.0

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

1,267

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

How this district compares

Pennsylvania rank

#325 of 494

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.3

below Pennsylvania avg

Per-pupil spending

$22,995

+$4,855 vs Pennsylvania median

District size

1,267 students

Smaller than Pennsylvania median

The short answer

Brandywine Heights Area Sd ranks #325 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Brandywine Heights Area Sd's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Brandywine Heights Intrmd/ms (7.8/10), Brandywine Heights HS (5.6/10), and Brandywine Heights EL Sch (4.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Brandywine Heights Intrmd/ms

STAAR proficiency rose +12.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Brandywine Heights Area Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Brandywine Heights Area Sd

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Brandywine Heights Intrmd/ms7.8 / 10
2Brandywine Heights HS5.6 / 10
3Brandywine Heights EL Sch4.5 / 10

See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Brandywine Heights Area Sd

Brandywine Heights Area Sd is a Topton, Pennsylvania school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 1,267 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. District-level spending was $22,995 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.0/10, Brandywine Heights Area Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Brandywine Heights Intrmd/ms, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.

In standardized testing, Brandywine Heights Area Sd students show an average math proficiency of 54.9% and ELA proficiency of 61.9%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Brandywine Heights Area Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency54.9%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency61.9%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Brandywine Heights Area Sd with test data.

Schools in Brandywine Heights Area Sd

3 schools

District Details

State
Pennsylvania
City
Topton
Total Enrollment
1,267
Teachers (FTE)
115
District spending per student
$22,995NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Brandywine Heights Area Sd?

Brandywine Heights Area Sd has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Brandywine Heights Area Sd?

The average composite rating for Brandywine Heights Area Sd is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Brandywine Heights Area Sd?

Brandywine Heights Area Sd's district-level spending was $22,995 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Brandywine Heights Area Sd?

The average student-teacher ratio in Brandywine Heights Area Sd is 11:1.

What is the top-rated school in Brandywine Heights Area Sd?

Brandywine Heights Intrmd/ms is the highest-rated school in Brandywine Heights Area Sd with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What are the test scores in Brandywine Heights Area Sd?

Across schools in Brandywine Heights Area Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Brandywine Heights Area Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?

Brandywine Heights Area Sd has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Pennsylvania by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.0/10
Math Proficiency
54.9%
ELA Proficiency
61.9%

How we rate schools

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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