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6.7avg / 10

Elizabeth Forward Sd School District

School District · Elizabeth, Pennsylvania

Students: 2,325
Teachers (FTE): 171
Estimated Scores: 17%

Avg Rating

6.7

out of 10

Schools

6

4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

2,325

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.6:1

How this district compares

Pennsylvania rank

#184 of 494

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.5

above Pennsylvania avg

Per-pupil spending

$18,200

+$60 vs Pennsylvania median

District size

2,325 students

Typical than Pennsylvania median

The short answer

Elizabeth Forward Sd ranks #184 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Elizabeth Forward Sd's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Elizabeth Forward Shs (7.8/10), William Penn EL Sch (7.2/10), and Central EL Sch (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Mt Vernon EL Sch

STAAR proficiency rose +4.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Elizabeth Forward Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Elizabeth Forward Sd

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Elizabeth Forward Shs7.8 / 10
2William Penn EL Sch7.2 / 10
3Central EL Sch7.2 / 10
4Mt Vernon EL Sch5.9 / 10
5Elizabeth Forward MS5.0 / 10

See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Elizabeth Forward Sd

Elizabeth Forward Sd is a Elizabeth, Pennsylvania school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 2,325 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. District-level spending was $18,200 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.7/10, Elizabeth Forward Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Elizabeth Forward Shs, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.

In standardized testing, Elizabeth Forward Sd students show an average math proficiency of 63.4% and ELA proficiency of 70.4%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Elizabeth Forward Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency63.4%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency70.4%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Elizabeth Forward Sd with test data.

District Details

State
Pennsylvania
City
Elizabeth
Total Enrollment
2,325
Teachers (FTE)
171
District spending per student
$18,200NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Elizabeth Forward Sd?

Elizabeth Forward Sd has 6 schools in total — 4 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 Elizabeth Forward Sd?

The average composite rating for Elizabeth Forward Sd is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Elizabeth Forward Sd?

Elizabeth Forward Sd's district-level spending was $18,200 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Elizabeth Forward Sd?

The average student-teacher ratio in Elizabeth Forward Sd is 13.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Elizabeth Forward Sd?

Elizabeth Forward Shs is the highest-rated school in Elizabeth Forward Sd with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What are the test scores in Elizabeth Forward Sd?

Across schools in Elizabeth Forward Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 63.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 70.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Elizabeth Forward Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?

Elizabeth Forward Sd has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 6 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
6.7/10
Math Proficiency
63.4%
ELA Proficiency
70.4%

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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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