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7.3 avg / 10

Central Bucks Sd School District

School District · Doylestown, Pennsylvania

Students: 17,257
Teachers (FTE): 1,241

Avg Rating

7.3

out of 10

Schools

23

15 elem, 5 mid, 3 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,947

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.9:1

How this district compares

Pennsylvania rank

#96 of 493

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.0

above Pennsylvania avg

Per-pupil spending

$18,947

+$807 vs Pennsylvania median

District size

17,257 students

Much larger than Pennsylvania median

About Central Bucks Sd

Central Bucks Sd is a Doylestown, Pennsylvania school district serving 23 schools. The district educates 17,257 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. The district invests $18,947 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.3/10, Central Bucks Sd is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Cold Spring EL Sch, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.

In standardized testing, Central Bucks Sd students show an average math proficiency of 63.1% and ELA proficiency of 76.8%.

The district includes 15 elementary schools , 5 middle schools , and 3 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Central Bucks Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 63.1%
School
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 76.8%
School
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Central Bucks Sd with test data.

District Details

City
Doylestown
Total Enrollment
17,257
Teachers (FTE)
1,241
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Central Bucks Sd?

Central Bucks Sd has 23 schools in total — 15 elementary, 5 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Central Bucks Sd?

The average composite rating for Central Bucks Sd is 7.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Central Bucks Sd?

Central Bucks Sd spends $18,947 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Central Bucks Sd?

The average student-teacher ratio in Central Bucks Sd is 13.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Central Bucks Sd?

Cold Spring EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Central Bucks Sd with a composite score of 9.3/10.

What are the test scores in Central Bucks Sd?

Across schools in Central Bucks Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 63.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 76.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Central Bucks Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?

Central Bucks Sd has an average school rating of 7.3/10 across 23 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.3/10
Math Proficiency
63.1%
ELA Proficiency
76.8%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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