Penn-trafford Sd School District
School District · Export, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,024
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,024
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Evaluating Penn-trafford Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Penn-trafford 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.
Sunrise EL Sch
Irwin · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mccullough EL Sch
Jeannette · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Trafford EL Sch
Trafford · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#65 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.6
above Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,024
$3,116 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
3,853 students
Larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Penn-trafford Sd ranks #65 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Penn-trafford Sd's schools with real test data average 7.8/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Sunrise EL Sch (8.8/10), Mccullough EL Sch (8.3/10), and Trafford EL Sch (8.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.8/10 despite 17% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.0 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 Penn-trafford Sd schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +4.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Penn-trafford Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Penn-trafford Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunrise EL Sch | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Mccullough EL Sch | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Trafford EL Sch | 8.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Harrison Park EL Sch | 8.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Level Green EL Sch | 7.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Penn Trafford HS | 7.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Penn MS | 7.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Trafford MS | 6.5 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Penn-trafford Sd
Penn-trafford Sd is a Export, Pennsylvania school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 3,853 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1. The district invests $15,024 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.8/10, Penn-trafford Sd is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Sunrise EL Sch, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Penn-trafford Sd students show an average math proficiency of 75.6% and ELA proficiency of 83.1%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Penn-trafford Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Penn-trafford Sd with test data.
Schools in Penn-trafford Sd
8 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Export
- Total Enrollment
- 3,853
- Teachers (FTE)
- 247
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Penn-trafford Sd?
Penn-trafford Sd has 8 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Penn-trafford Sd?
The average composite rating for Penn-trafford Sd is 7.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Penn-trafford Sd?
Penn-trafford Sd spends $15,024 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Penn-trafford Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Penn-trafford Sd is 15.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Penn-trafford Sd?
Sunrise EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Penn-trafford Sd with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Penn-trafford Sd?
Across schools in Penn-trafford Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 75.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 83.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Penn-trafford Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Penn-trafford Sd has an average school rating of 7.8/10 across 8 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
- 7.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 75.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 83.1%
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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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