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7.1 avg / 10

Eastern Lancaster County Sd School District

School District · New Holland, Pennsylvania

Students: 2,678
Teachers (FTE): 220

Avg Rating

7.1

out of 10

Schools

5

3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$20,634

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.2:1

How this district compares

Pennsylvania rank

#135 of 493

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.7

above Pennsylvania avg

Per-pupil spending

$20,634

+$2,494 vs Pennsylvania median

District size

2,678 students

Larger than Pennsylvania median

About Eastern Lancaster County Sd

Eastern Lancaster County Sd is a New Holland, Pennsylvania school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,678 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1. The district invests $20,634 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.1/10, Eastern Lancaster County Sd is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Brecknock EL Sch, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.

In standardized testing, Eastern Lancaster County Sd students show an average math proficiency of 44.3% and ELA proficiency of 53.7%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Eastern Lancaster County Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 44.3%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 53.7%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Eastern Lancaster County Sd with test data.

Schools in Eastern Lancaster County Sd

5 schools

District Details

City
New Holland
Total Enrollment
2,678
Teachers (FTE)
220
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Eastern Lancaster County Sd?

Eastern Lancaster County Sd has 5 schools in total — 3 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 Eastern Lancaster County Sd?

The average composite rating for Eastern Lancaster County 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 Eastern Lancaster County Sd?

Eastern Lancaster County Sd spends $20,634 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Eastern Lancaster County Sd?

The average student-teacher ratio in Eastern Lancaster County Sd is 12.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Eastern Lancaster County Sd?

Brecknock EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Eastern Lancaster County Sd with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What are the test scores in Eastern Lancaster County Sd?

Across schools in Eastern Lancaster County Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Eastern Lancaster County Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?

Eastern Lancaster County Sd has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 5 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
7.1/10
Math Proficiency
44.3%
ELA Proficiency
53.7%

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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