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5.8 avg / 10

Dallastown Area Sd School District

School District · Dallastown, Pennsylvania

Students: 6,370
Teachers (FTE): 402

Avg Rating

5.8

out of 10

Schools

8

5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,259

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.8:1

How this district compares

Pennsylvania rank

#353 of 493

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.5

below Pennsylvania avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,259

$1,881 vs Pennsylvania median

District size

6,370 students

Much larger than Pennsylvania median

About Dallastown Area Sd

Dallastown Area Sd is a Dallastown, Pennsylvania school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 6,370 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1. The district invests $16,259 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.8/10, Dallastown Area Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Loganville-springfield EL Sch, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.

In standardized testing, Dallastown Area Sd students show an average math proficiency of 59.3% and ELA proficiency of 66.5%.

The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Dallastown Area Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 59.3%
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ELA Proficiency 66.5%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Dallastown Area Sd with test data.

District Details

City
Dallastown
Total Enrollment
6,370
Teachers (FTE)
402
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Dallastown Area Sd?

Dallastown Area Sd has 8 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 Dallastown Area Sd?

The average composite rating for Dallastown Area Sd is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Dallastown Area Sd?

Dallastown Area Sd spends $16,259 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Dallastown Area Sd?

The average student-teacher ratio in Dallastown Area Sd is 15.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Dallastown Area Sd?

Loganville-springfield EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Dallastown Area Sd with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What are the test scores in Dallastown Area Sd?

Across schools in Dallastown Area Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 59.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 66.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Dallastown Area Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?

Dallastown Area Sd has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 8 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
5.8/10
Math Proficiency
59.3%
ELA Proficiency
66.5%

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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