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7.1 avg / 10

Lancaster Sd School District

School District · Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Students: 10,015
Teachers (FTE): 869

Avg Rating

7.1

out of 10

Schools

19

13 elem, 4 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$22,604

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.5:1

How this district compares

Pennsylvania rank

#144 of 493

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.7

above Pennsylvania avg

Per-pupil spending

$22,604

+$4,464 vs Pennsylvania median

District size

10,015 students

Much larger than Pennsylvania median

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 7.1/10, Lancaster Sd is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

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

In standardized testing, Lancaster Sd students show an average math proficiency of 22.3% and ELA proficiency of 32.9%.

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

Math Proficiency 22.3%
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ELA Proficiency 32.9%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Lancaster Sd with test data.

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 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 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?

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

What are the test scores in Lancaster Sd?

Across schools in Lancaster Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 22.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 32.9%. 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 7.1/10 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 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
22.3%
ELA Proficiency
32.9%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

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

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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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