Lancaster Sd School District
School District · Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
19
13 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,604
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
19
13 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,604
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Evaluating Lancaster Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lancaster 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.
Wharton EL Sch
Lancaster · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ross EL Sch
Lancaster · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mccaskey Campus
Lancaster · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#374 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,604
+$4,464 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
10,015 students
Much larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Lancaster Sd ranks #374 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Lancaster Sd's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 19 schools. Its top-rated schools are Wharton EL Sch (8.3/10), Ross EL Sch (7.3/10), and Mccaskey Campus (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.3/10 despite 100% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.6 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 Lancaster Sd schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +16.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Lancaster Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Lancaster Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (19 of 19). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wharton EL Sch | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Ross EL Sch | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Mccaskey Campus | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Smith-wade-el EL Sch | 6.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Burrowes EL Sch | 6.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Reynolds MS | 6.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Wickersham EL Sch | 5.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Fulton EL Sch | 5.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Hamilton EL Sch | 5.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Lafayette EL Sch | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 19 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lancaster Sd
Lancaster Sd is a Lancaster, Pennsylvania school district serving 19 schools. The district educates 10,015 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1. The district invests $22,604 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Lancaster Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Wharton EL Sch, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Lancaster Sd students show an average math proficiency of 31.7% and ELA proficiency of 38.2%.
The district includes 13 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Lancaster Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lancaster Sd with test data.
Schools in Lancaster Sd
19 schools Elementary Schools 13
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Lancaster
- Total Enrollment
- 10,015
- Teachers (FTE)
- 869
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lancaster Sd?
Lancaster Sd has 19 schools in total — 13 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lancaster Sd?
The average composite rating for Lancaster Sd is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lancaster Sd?
Lancaster Sd spends $22,604 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lancaster Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lancaster Sd is 11.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lancaster Sd?
Wharton EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Lancaster Sd with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Lancaster Sd?
Across schools in Lancaster Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 31.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lancaster Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Lancaster Sd has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 19 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
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 31.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 38.2%
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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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