Dallastown Area Sd School District
School District · Dallastown, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,259
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,259
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Evaluating Dallastown Area Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Dallastown Area 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.
Dallastown EL Sch
Dallastown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Loganville-springfield EL Sch
York · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Leaders Heights EL Sch
York · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#212 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,259
$1,881 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
6,370 students
Much larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Dallastown Area Sd ranks #212 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Dallastown Area Sd's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Dallastown EL Sch (8.3/10), Loganville-springfield EL Sch (7.8/10), and Leaders Heights EL Sch (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.3/10 despite 64% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 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 Dallastown Area Sd schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +11.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Dallastown Area Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Dallastown Area Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallastown EL Sch | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Loganville-springfield EL Sch | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Leaders Heights EL Sch | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Dallastown Area Shs | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Ore Valley EL Sch | 6.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch | 6.3 / 10 |
| 7 | York Twp EL Sch | 5.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Dallastown Area MS | 4.0 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 6.7/10, Dallastown Area Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Dallastown EL Sch, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Dallastown Area Sd students show an average math proficiency of 68.1% and ELA proficiency of 75.4%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Dallastown Area Sd with test data.
Schools in Dallastown Area Sd
8 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- 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 6.7/10. 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?
Dallastown EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Dallastown Area Sd with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Dallastown Area Sd?
Across schools in Dallastown Area Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 68.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 75.4%. 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 6.7/10 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 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
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 68.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 75.4%
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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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