Delaware Valley Sd School District
School District · Milford, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,145
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,145
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Evaluating Delaware Valley Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Delaware Valley 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.
Delaware Valley HS
Milford · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Delaware Valley EL Sch
Matamoras · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Shohola EL Sch
Shohola · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#226 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,145
+$2,005 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
4,281 students
Much larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Delaware Valley Sd ranks #226 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Delaware Valley Sd's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Delaware Valley HS (8.7/10), Delaware Valley EL Sch (6.7/10), and Shohola EL Sch (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +6.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Delaware Valley Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Delaware Valley Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware Valley HS | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Delaware Valley EL Sch | 6.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Shohola EL Sch | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Dingman-delaware EL Sch | 6.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Dingman-delaware MS | 5.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Delaware Valley Middle School | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Delaware Valley Sd
Delaware Valley Sd is a Milford, Pennsylvania school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 4,281 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1. The district invests $20,145 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Delaware Valley Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Delaware Valley HS, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Delaware Valley Sd students show an average math proficiency of 61.2% and ELA proficiency of 76.5%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Delaware Valley Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Delaware Valley Sd with test data.
Schools in Delaware Valley Sd
7 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Milford
- Total Enrollment
- 4,281
- Teachers (FTE)
- 332
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Delaware Valley Sd?
Delaware Valley Sd has 7 schools in total — 4 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 Delaware Valley Sd?
The average composite rating for Delaware Valley 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 Delaware Valley Sd?
Delaware Valley Sd spends $20,145 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Delaware Valley Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Delaware Valley Sd is 12.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Delaware Valley Sd?
Delaware Valley HS is the highest-rated school in Delaware Valley Sd with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Delaware Valley Sd?
Across schools in Delaware Valley Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 61.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 76.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Delaware Valley Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Delaware Valley Sd has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 7 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
- 61.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 76.5%
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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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