Dallas Sd School District
School District · Dallas, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,386
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,386
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Evaluating Dallas Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Dallas 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.
Dallas Shs
Dallas · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Dallas Intermediate Sch
Dallas · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wycallis Primary Center
Dallas · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#261 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,386
$1,754 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
2,445 students
Larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Dallas Sd ranks #261 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Dallas Sd's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Dallas Shs (8.0/10), Dallas Intermediate Sch (7.1/10), and Wycallis Primary Center (6.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +6.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Dallas Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Dallas Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas Shs | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Dallas Intermediate Sch | 7.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Wycallis Primary Center | 6.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Dallas MS | 4.3 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Dallas Sd
Dallas Sd is a Dallas, Pennsylvania school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 2,445 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.1:1. The district invests $16,386 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Dallas Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Dallas Shs, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Dallas Sd students show an average math proficiency of 67.9% and ELA proficiency of 78.0%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Dallas Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Dallas Sd with test data.
Schools in Dallas Sd
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Dallas
- Total Enrollment
- 2,445
- Teachers (FTE)
- 162
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dallas Sd?
Dallas Sd has 4 schools in total — 2 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 Dallas Sd?
The average composite rating for Dallas Sd is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Dallas Sd?
Dallas Sd spends $16,386 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dallas Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Dallas Sd is 15.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Dallas Sd?
Dallas Shs is the highest-rated school in Dallas Sd with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Dallas Sd?
Across schools in Dallas Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 67.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 78.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Dallas Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Dallas Sd has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 4 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
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 67.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 78.0%
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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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