Council Rock Sd School District
School District · Newtown, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
14
10 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
10,486
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
14
10 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
10,486
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Evaluating Council Rock Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Council Rock Sd as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Wrightstown EL Sch
Wrightstown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Goodnoe EL Sch
Newtown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Newtown EL Sch
Newtown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#29 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.0
above Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,100
+$3,960 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
10,486 students
Much larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Council Rock Sd ranks #29 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Council Rock Sd's schools with real test data average 8.3/10 across 14 schools. Its top-rated schools are Wrightstown EL Sch (9.5/10), Goodnoe EL Sch (9.2/10), and Newtown EL Sch (9.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.5/10 despite 18% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Council Rock Sd schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +9.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Council Rock Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Council Rock Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (14 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wrightstown EL Sch | 9.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Goodnoe EL Sch | 9.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Newtown EL Sch | 9.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Council Rock HS North | 9.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Sol Feinstone EL Sch | 8.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Council Rock HS South | 8.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Hillcrest EL Sch | 8.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Holland MS | 8.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Holland EL Sch | 8.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Newtown MS | 7.6 / 10 |
See all 14 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $22,100 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 8.3/10, 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 9.5/10.
In standardized testing, Council Rock Sd students show an average math proficiency of 71.3% and ELA proficiency of 76.3%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Council Rock Sd with test data.
Schools in Council Rock Sd
14 schoolsElementary Schools10
Middle Schools2
High Schools2
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Newtown
- Total Enrollment
- 10,486
- Teachers (FTE)
- 759
- District spending per student
- $22,100NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 8.3/10. 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 Council Rock Sd?
Council Rock Sd's district-level spending was $22,100 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 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 9.5/10.
What are the test scores in Council Rock Sd?
Across schools in Council Rock Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 71.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 76.3%. 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 8.3/10 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 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
- 8.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 71.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 76.3%
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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