Coatesville Area Sd School District
School District · Thorndale, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
5,340
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
5,340
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#314 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,694
+$554 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
5,340 students
Much larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Coatesville Area Sd ranks #314 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Coatesville Area Sd's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are East Fallowfield EL Sch (7.4/10), Reeceville EL Sch (6.8/10), and Kings Highway EL Sch (6.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +12.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Coatesville Area Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Coatesville Area Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Fallowfield EL Sch | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Reeceville EL Sch | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Kings Highway EL Sch | 6.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Scott MS | 6.0 / 10 |
| 5 | North Brandywine MS | 5.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Rainbow EL Sch | 5.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Coatesville Area Shs | 5.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Coatesville Intermediate HS | 5.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Caln EL Sch | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Coatesville Area Sd
Coatesville Area Sd is a Thorndale, Pennsylvania school district serving 9 schools.The district educates 5,340 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. District-level spending was $18,694 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Coatesville Area Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is East Fallowfield EL Sch, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Coatesville Area Sd students show an average math proficiency of 34.0% and ELA proficiency of 41.4%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Coatesville Area Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Coatesville Area Sd with test data.
Schools in Coatesville Area Sd
9 schoolsElementary Schools5
Middle Schools2
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Thorndale
- Total Enrollment
- 5,340
- Teachers (FTE)
- 383
- District spending per student
- $18,694NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Coatesville Area Sd?
Coatesville Area Sd has 9 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Coatesville Area Sd?
The average composite rating for Coatesville 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 Coatesville Area Sd?
Coatesville Area Sd's district-level spending was $18,694 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 Coatesville Area Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Coatesville Area Sd is 13.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Coatesville Area Sd?
East Fallowfield EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Coatesville Area Sd with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Coatesville Area Sd?
Across schools in Coatesville Area Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Coatesville Area Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Coatesville Area Sd has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 9 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
- 34.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 41.4%
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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