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6.9 avg / 10

East Penn Sd School District

School District · Emmaus, Pennsylvania

Students: 7,943
Teachers (FTE): 586

Avg Rating

6.9

out of 10

Schools

10

7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,603

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.6:1

How this district compares

Pennsylvania rank

#162 of 493

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.6

above Pennsylvania avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,603

$537 vs Pennsylvania median

District size

7,943 students

Much larger than Pennsylvania median

About East Penn Sd

East Penn Sd is a Emmaus, Pennsylvania school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 7,943 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. The district invests $17,603 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.9/10, East Penn Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Alburtis EL Sch, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.

In standardized testing, East Penn Sd students show an average math proficiency of 53.8% and ELA proficiency of 67.6%.

The district includes 7 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in East Penn Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 53.8%
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ELA Proficiency 67.6%
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Average proficiency across all schools in East Penn Sd with test data.

District Details

City
Emmaus
Total Enrollment
7,943
Teachers (FTE)
586
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in East Penn Sd?

East Penn Sd has 10 schools in total — 7 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 East Penn Sd?

The average composite rating for East Penn Sd is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in East Penn Sd?

East Penn Sd spends $17,603 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in East Penn Sd?

The average student-teacher ratio in East Penn Sd is 13.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in East Penn Sd?

Alburtis EL Sch is the highest-rated school in East Penn Sd with a composite score of 8.6/10.

What are the test scores in East Penn Sd?

Across schools in East Penn Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 67.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does East Penn Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?

East Penn Sd has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 10 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
6.9/10
Math Proficiency
53.8%
ELA Proficiency
67.6%

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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