East Penn Sd School District
School District · Emmaus, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,603
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,603
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Evaluating East Penn Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge East Penn 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.
Alburtis EL Sch
Alburtis · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wescosville EL Sch
Wescosville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Macungie EL Sch
Macungie · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#148 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,603
$537 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
7,943 students
Much larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
East Penn Sd ranks #148 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. East Penn Sd's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Alburtis EL Sch (8.4/10), Wescosville EL Sch (8.0/10), and Macungie EL Sch (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.4/10 despite 36% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 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 East Penn Sd schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +12.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among East Penn Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in East Penn Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alburtis EL Sch | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Wescosville EL Sch | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Macungie EL Sch | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Shoemaker EL Sch | 7.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Willow Lane EL Sch | 7.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Eyer MS | 6.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Jefferson EL Sch | 6.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Emmaus HS | 6.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Lincoln EL Sch | 6.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Lower Macungie MS | 6.1 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 7.1/10, East Penn Sd is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Alburtis EL Sch, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, East Penn Sd students show an average math proficiency of 61.4% and ELA proficiency of 72.3%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in East Penn Sd with test data.
Schools in East Penn Sd
10 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- 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 7.1/10. 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 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in East Penn Sd?
Across schools in East Penn Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 61.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 72.3%. 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 7.1/10 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 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
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 61.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 72.3%
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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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