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4.6 avg / 10

Upper Darby Sd School District

School District · Upper Darby, Pennsylvania

Students: 12,494
Teachers (FTE): 848
Estimated Scores: 8%

Avg Rating

4.6

out of 10

Schools

12

9 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,476

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.7:1

How this district compares

Pennsylvania rank

#467 of 493

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.7

below Pennsylvania avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,476

$2,664 vs Pennsylvania median

District size

12,494 students

Much larger than Pennsylvania median

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. The district invests $15,476 per student annually.

With an average rating of 4.6/10, Upper Darby Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Primos EL Sch, which has a composite score of 6.1/10.

In standardized testing, Upper Darby Sd students show an average math proficiency of 20.8% and ELA proficiency of 31.4%.

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 Proficiency 20.8%
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State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 31.4%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Upper Darby Sd with test data.

District Details

State
Pennsylvania
City
Upper Darby
Total Enrollment
12,494
Teachers (FTE)
848
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data 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 4.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Upper Darby Sd?

Upper Darby Sd spends $15,476 per student per year.

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?

Primos EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Upper Darby Sd with a composite score of 6.1/10.

What are the test scores in Upper Darby Sd?

Across schools in Upper Darby Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 20.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 31.4%. 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 4.6/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
4.6/10
Math Proficiency
20.8%
ELA Proficiency
31.4%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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