Upper Dauphin Area Sd School District
School District · Lykens, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,874
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,874
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Evaluating Upper Dauphin Area Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Upper Dauphin 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.
Upper Dauphin Area EL Sch
Lykens · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Upper Dauphin Area HS
Elizabethville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Upper Dauphin Area MS
Lykens · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#372 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,874
+$734 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
1,038 students
Smaller than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Upper Dauphin Area Sd ranks #372 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Upper Dauphin Area Sd's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Upper Dauphin Area EL Sch (7.1/10), Upper Dauphin Area HS (5.7/10), and Upper Dauphin Area MS (4.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Upper Dauphin Area Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Upper Dauphin Area Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Upper Dauphin Area EL Sch | 7.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Upper Dauphin Area HS | 5.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Upper Dauphin Area MS | 4.3 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Upper Dauphin Area Sd
Upper Dauphin Area Sd is a Lykens, Pennsylvania school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,038 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1. The district invests $18,874 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Upper Dauphin Area Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Upper Dauphin Area EL Sch, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, Upper Dauphin Area Sd students show an average math proficiency of 54.8% and ELA proficiency of 63.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Upper Dauphin Area Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Upper Dauphin Area Sd with test data.
Schools in Upper Dauphin Area Sd
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Lykens
- Total Enrollment
- 1,038
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Upper Dauphin Area Sd?
Upper Dauphin Area Sd has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Upper Dauphin Area Sd?
The average composite rating for Upper Dauphin Area Sd is 5.7/10. 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 Dauphin Area Sd?
Upper Dauphin Area Sd spends $18,874 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Upper Dauphin Area Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Upper Dauphin Area Sd is 13.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Upper Dauphin Area Sd?
Upper Dauphin Area EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Upper Dauphin Area Sd with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What are the test scores in Upper Dauphin Area Sd?
Across schools in Upper Dauphin Area Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Upper Dauphin Area Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Upper Dauphin Area Sd has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 3 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
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 63.6%
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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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