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6.8 avg / 10

Derry Area Sd School District

School District · Derry, Pennsylvania

Students: 1,784
Teachers (FTE): 154

Avg Rating

6.8

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,331

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.6:1

How this district compares

Pennsylvania rank

#182 of 493

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.4

above Pennsylvania avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,331

$809 vs Pennsylvania median

District size

1,784 students

Typical than Pennsylvania median

About Derry Area Sd

Derry Area Sd is a Derry, Pennsylvania school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,784 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1. The district invests $17,331 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.8/10, Derry Area Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Derry Area MS, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.

In standardized testing, Derry Area Sd students show an average math proficiency of 47.3% and ELA proficiency of 61.3%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 47.3%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 61.3%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Derry Area Sd with test data.

Schools in Derry Area Sd

3 schools
Elementary Schools 1
Grandview EL Sch
6.3
Middle Schools 1
Derry Area MS
7.5
High Schools 1
Derry Area Shs
6.5

District Details

State
Pennsylvania
City
Derry
Total Enrollment
1,784
Teachers (FTE)
154
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Derry Area Sd?

Derry Area Sd has 3 schools in total — 1 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 Derry Area Sd?

The average composite rating for Derry Area Sd is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

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

Derry Area Sd spends $17,331 per student per year.

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

The average student-teacher ratio in Derry Area Sd is 11.6:1.

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

Derry Area MS is the highest-rated school in Derry Area Sd with a composite score of 7.5/10.

What are the test scores in Derry Area Sd?

Across schools in Derry Area Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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

Derry Area Sd has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 3 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
6.8/10
Math Proficiency
47.3%
ELA Proficiency
61.3%

Resources

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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

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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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