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Upper Darby Sd School District

School District · Upper Darby, Pennsylvania

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 12,494

Teachers (FTE): 848

Estimated Scores: 8%

Avg Rating

3.9

out of 10

Schools

9 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

12,494

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.7:1

Avg Rating

3.9

out of 10

Schools

9 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

12,494

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.7:1

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How this district compares

Pennsylvania rank

#478 of 494

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-2.3

below Pennsylvania avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,476

$2,664 vs Pennsylvania median

District size

12,494 students

Much larger than Pennsylvania median

The short answer

Upper Darby Sd ranks #478 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Upper Darby Sd's schools with real test data average 4.0/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Upper Darby Shs (5.5/10), Primos EL Sch (5.1/10), and Garrettford EL Sch (4.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Bywood EL Sch

STAAR proficiency rose +2.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Upper Darby Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Upper Darby Sd

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Upper Darby Shs	5.5 / 10	High	—	4,231
2	Primos EL Sch	5.1 / 10	Elementary	—	464
3	Garrettford EL Sch	4.5 / 10	Elementary	—	553
4	Highland Park EL Sch	4.3 / 10	Elementary	—	704
5	Bywood EL Sch	4.3 / 10	Elementary	—	651
6	Hillcrest EL Sch	4.0 / 10	Elementary	—	566
7	Westbrook Park EL Sch	3.8 / 10	Elementary	—	492
8	Charles Kelly EL Sch	3.7 / 10	Elementary	—	285
9	Drexel Hill MS	3.0 / 10	Middle	—	1,290
10	Stonehurst Hills EL Sch	2.9 / 10	Elementary	—	471

See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Upper Darby Sd

Upper Darby Sd is a Upper Darby, Pennsylvania school district serving 12 schools.The district educates 12,494 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1. District-level spending was $15,476 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 3.9/10, Upper Darby Sd has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.

The highest-rated school in the district is Upper Darby Shs, which has a composite score of 5.5/10.

In standardized testing, Upper Darby Sd students show an average math proficiency of 34.3% and ELA proficiency of 44.3%.

The district includes 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Upper Darby Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency34.3%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency44.3%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Upper Darby Sd with test data.

Schools in Upper Darby Sd

12 schools

Elementary Schools9

Westbrook Park EL Sch

Stonehurst Hills EL Sch

Middle Schools2

High Schools1

District Details

State: Pennsylvania
City: Upper Darby
Total Enrollment: 12,494
Teachers (FTE): 848
District spending per student: $15,476NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 21.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Upper Darby Sd?

Upper Darby Sd has 12 schools in total — 9 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 Upper Darby Sd?

The average composite rating for Upper Darby Sd is 3.9/10. 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 Upper Darby Sd?

Upper Darby Sd's district-level spending was $15,476 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 Upper Darby Sd?

The average student-teacher ratio in Upper Darby Sd is 14.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Upper Darby Sd?

Upper Darby Shs is the highest-rated school in Upper Darby Sd with a composite score of 5.5/10.

What are the test scores in Upper Darby Sd?

Across schools in Upper Darby Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Upper Darby Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?

Upper Darby Sd has an average school rating of 3.9/10 across 12 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: 3.9/10
Math Proficiency: 34.3%
ELA Proficiency: 44.3%

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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.