Eastern Lancaster County Sd School District
School District · New Holland, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,634
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,634
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Evaluating Eastern Lancaster County Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Eastern Lancaster County 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.
Garden Spot Shs
New Holland · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
New Holland Elementary
New Holland · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Brecknock EL Sch
Denver · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#306 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,634
+$2,494 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
2,678 students
Larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Eastern Lancaster County Sd ranks #306 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Eastern Lancaster County Sd's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Garden Spot Shs (7.5/10), New Holland Elementary (6.4/10), and Brecknock EL Sch (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Eastern Lancaster County Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Eastern Lancaster County Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garden Spot Shs | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | New Holland Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Brecknock EL Sch | 6.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Blue Ball EL Sch | 6.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Garden Spot MS | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 6.2/10, Eastern Lancaster County Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Garden Spot Shs, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Eastern Lancaster County Sd students show an average math proficiency of 54.7% and ELA proficiency of 62.1%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Eastern Lancaster County Sd with test data.
Schools in Eastern Lancaster County Sd
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- 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 6.2/10. 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?
Garden Spot Shs is the highest-rated school in Eastern Lancaster County Sd with a composite score of 7.5/10.
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 54.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.1%. 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 6.2/10 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 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
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 62.1%
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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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