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7.4avg / 10

North Penn Sd School District

School District · Lansdale, Pennsylvania

Students: 12,997
Teachers (FTE): 969

Avg Rating

7.4

out of 10

Schools

17

13 elem, 3 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

12,997

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.4:1

How this district compares

Pennsylvania rank

#68 of 494

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.2

above Pennsylvania avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,888

+$1,748 vs Pennsylvania median

District size

12,997 students

Much larger than Pennsylvania median

The short answer

North Penn Sd ranks #68 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. North Penn Sd's schools with real test data average 7.4/10 across 17 schools. Its top-rated schools are Pennbrook MS (8.7/10), Walton Farm EL Sch (8.6/10), and Gwynedd Square EL Sch (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds
Walton Farm EL Sch

Rates 8.6/10 despite 33% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 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 North Penn Sd schools.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Pennbrook MS

STAAR proficiency rose +9.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among North Penn Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in North Penn Sd

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (17 of 17). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Pennbrook MS8.7 / 10
2Walton Farm EL Sch8.6 / 10
3Gwynedd Square EL Sch8.4 / 10
4Inglewood EL Sch8.3 / 10
5Pennfield MS8.2 / 10
6Hatfield EL Sch8.2 / 10
7Penndale MS7.7 / 10
8Bridle Path EL Sch7.7 / 10
9North Wales EL Sch7.6 / 10
10North Penn Shs7.3 / 10

See all 17 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

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. District-level spending was $19,888 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 7.4/10, North Penn Sd is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Pennbrook MS, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.

In standardized testing, North Penn Sd students show an average math proficiency of 63.1% and ELA proficiency of 70.7%.

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 Proficiency63.1%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency70.7%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in North Penn Sd with test data.

District Details

State
Pennsylvania
City
Lansdale
Total Enrollment
12,997
Teachers (FTE)
969
District spending per student
$19,888NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory 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 7.4/10. 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 North Penn Sd?

North Penn Sd's district-level spending was $19,888 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 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?

Pennbrook MS is the highest-rated school in North Penn Sd with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What are the test scores in North Penn Sd?

Across schools in North Penn Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 63.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 70.7%. 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 7.4/10 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 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
7.4/10
Math Proficiency
63.1%
ELA Proficiency
70.7%

How we rate schools

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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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