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7.2 avg / 10

North Penn Sd School District

School District · Lansdale, Pennsylvania

Students: 12,997
Teachers (FTE): 969

Avg Rating

7.2

out of 10

Schools

17

13 elem, 3 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,888

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.4:1

How this district compares

Pennsylvania rank

#116 of 493

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.8

above Pennsylvania avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,888

+$1,748 vs Pennsylvania median

District size

12,997 students

Much larger than Pennsylvania median

About North Penn Sd

North Penn Sd is a Lansdale, Pennsylvania school district serving 17 schools. The district educates 12,997 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1. The district invests $19,888 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.2/10, North Penn Sd is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Montgomery EL Sch, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.

In standardized testing, North Penn Sd students show an average math proficiency of 55.6% and ELA proficiency of 65.3%.

The district includes 13 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in North Penn Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 55.6%
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ELA Proficiency 65.3%
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Average proficiency across all schools in North Penn Sd with test data.

District Details

City
Lansdale
Total Enrollment
12,997
Teachers (FTE)
969
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in North Penn Sd?

North Penn Sd has 17 schools in total — 13 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for North Penn Sd?

The average composite rating for North Penn Sd is 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in North Penn Sd?

North Penn Sd spends $19,888 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in North Penn Sd?

The average student-teacher ratio in North Penn Sd is 13.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in North Penn Sd?

Montgomery EL Sch is the highest-rated school in North Penn Sd with a composite score of 8.5/10.

What are the test scores in North Penn Sd?

Across schools in North Penn Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does North Penn Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?

North Penn Sd has an average school rating of 7.2/10 across 17 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
7.2/10
Math Proficiency
55.6%
ELA Proficiency
65.3%

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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