Souderton Area Sd School District
School District · Souderton, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,883
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,883
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Evaluating Souderton Area Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Souderton Area 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.
Salford Hills EL Sch
Harleysville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
West Broad Street EL Sch
Souderton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Oak Ridge EL Sch
Harleysville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#141 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,883
+$1,743 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
6,064 students
Much larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Souderton Area Sd ranks #141 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Souderton Area Sd's schools with real test data average 7.2/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Salford Hills EL Sch (9.1/10), West Broad Street EL Sch (8.5/10), and Oak Ridge EL Sch (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.5/10 despite 45% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 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 Souderton Area Sd schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +3.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Souderton Area Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Souderton Area Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salford Hills EL Sch | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | West Broad Street EL Sch | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Oak Ridge EL Sch | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Vernfield EL Sch | 7.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Franconia EL Sch | 7.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Souderton Area HS | 7.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Indian Valley MS | 5.8 / 10 |
| 8 | E M Crouthamel EL Sch | 5.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Indian Crest MS | 5.4 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Souderton Area Sd
Souderton Area Sd is a Souderton, Pennsylvania school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 6,064 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. The district invests $19,883 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.2/10, Souderton Area Sd is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Salford Hills EL Sch, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Souderton Area Sd students show an average math proficiency of 67.6% and ELA proficiency of 73.4%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Souderton Area Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Souderton Area Sd with test data.
Schools in Souderton Area Sd
9 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Souderton
- Total Enrollment
- 6,064
- Teachers (FTE)
- 458
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Souderton Area Sd?
Souderton Area Sd has 9 schools in total — 6 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 Souderton Area Sd?
The average composite rating for Souderton Area 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 Souderton Area Sd?
Souderton Area Sd spends $19,883 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Souderton Area Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Souderton Area Sd is 13.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Souderton Area Sd?
Salford Hills EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Souderton Area Sd with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Souderton Area Sd?
Across schools in Souderton Area Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 67.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 73.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Souderton Area Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Souderton Area Sd has an average school rating of 7.2/10 across 9 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
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 67.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 73.4%
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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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