Upper Darby Sd School District
School District · Upper Darby, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
4.2
out of 10
Schools
12
9 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
12,494
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Avg Rating
4.2
out of 10
Schools
12
9 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
12,494
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#480 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.0
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 #480 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Upper Darby Sd's schools with real test data average 4.3/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hillcrest EL Sch (5.4/10), Primos EL Sch (5.1/10), and Upper Darby Shs (4.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hillcrest EL Sch | 5.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Primos EL Sch | 5.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Upper Darby Shs | 4.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Highland Park EL Sch | 4.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Bywood EL Sch | 4.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Charles Kelly EL Sch | 4.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Garrettford EL Sch | 4.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Westbrook Park EL Sch | 4.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Beverly Hills MS | 3.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Stonehurst Hills EL Sch | 3.4 / 10 |
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 4.2/10, Upper Darby Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hillcrest EL Sch, which has a composite score of 5.4/10.
In standardized testing, Upper Darby Sd students show an average math proficiency of 30.6% and ELA proficiency of 40.1%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Upper Darby Sd with test data.
Schools in Upper Darby Sd
12 schoolsDistrict 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 4.2/10. 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?
Hillcrest EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Upper Darby Sd with a composite score of 5.4/10.
What are the test scores in Upper Darby Sd?
Across schools in Upper Darby Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.1%. 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 4.2/10 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
- 4.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 30.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.1%
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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