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7.6 avg / 10

Council Rock Sd School District

School District · Newtown, Pennsylvania

Students: 10,486
Teachers (FTE): 759

Avg Rating

7.6

out of 10

Schools

14

10 elem, 2 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$22,100

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.8:1

How this district compares

Pennsylvania rank

#59 of 493

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.3

above Pennsylvania avg

Per-pupil spending

$22,100

+$3,960 vs Pennsylvania median

District size

10,486 students

Much larger than Pennsylvania median

About Council Rock Sd

Council Rock Sd is a Newtown, Pennsylvania school district serving 14 schools. The district educates 10,486 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1. The district invests $22,100 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.6/10, Council Rock Sd is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Wrightstown EL Sch, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.

In standardized testing, Council Rock Sd students show an average math proficiency of 67.2% and ELA proficiency of 71.0%.

The district includes 10 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Council Rock Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 67.2%
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 71.0%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Council Rock Sd with test data.

District Details

City
Newtown
Total Enrollment
10,486
Teachers (FTE)
759
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Council Rock Sd?

Council Rock Sd has 14 schools in total — 10 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Council Rock Sd?

The average composite rating for Council Rock Sd is 7.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Council Rock Sd?

Council Rock Sd spends $22,100 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Council Rock Sd?

The average student-teacher ratio in Council Rock Sd is 13.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Council Rock Sd?

Wrightstown EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Council Rock Sd with a composite score of 9.2/10.

What are the test scores in Council Rock Sd?

Across schools in Council Rock Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 67.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 71.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Council Rock Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?

Council Rock Sd has an average school rating of 7.6/10 across 14 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
7.6/10
Math Proficiency
67.2%
ELA Proficiency
71.0%

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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