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8.8 avg / 10

Wallingford-swarthmore Sd School District

School District · Wallingford, Pennsylvania

Students: 3,707
Teachers (FTE): 289

Avg Rating

8.8

out of 10

Schools

5

3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$22,293

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.8:1

How this district compares

Pennsylvania rank

#6 of 493

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+2.4

above Pennsylvania avg

Per-pupil spending

$22,293

+$4,153 vs Pennsylvania median

District size

3,707 students

Larger than Pennsylvania median

About Wallingford-swarthmore Sd

Wallingford-swarthmore Sd is a Wallingford, Pennsylvania school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 3,707 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. The district invests $22,293 per student annually.

With an average rating of 8.8/10, Wallingford-swarthmore Sd is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Nether Providence EL Sch, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.

In standardized testing, Wallingford-swarthmore Sd students show an average math proficiency of 72.7% and ELA proficiency of 83.2%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Wallingford-swarthmore Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 72.7%
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ELA Proficiency 83.2%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Wallingford-swarthmore Sd with test data.

District Details

State
Pennsylvania
City
Wallingford
Total Enrollment
3,707
Teachers (FTE)
289
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Wallingford-swarthmore Sd?

Wallingford-swarthmore Sd has 5 schools in total — 3 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 Wallingford-swarthmore Sd?

The average composite rating for Wallingford-swarthmore Sd is 8.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Wallingford-swarthmore Sd?

Wallingford-swarthmore Sd spends $22,293 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Wallingford-swarthmore Sd?

The average student-teacher ratio in Wallingford-swarthmore Sd is 12.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Wallingford-swarthmore Sd?

Nether Providence EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Wallingford-swarthmore Sd with a composite score of 9.2/10.

What are the test scores in Wallingford-swarthmore Sd?

Across schools in Wallingford-swarthmore Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 72.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 83.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Wallingford-swarthmore Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?

Wallingford-swarthmore Sd has an average school rating of 8.8/10 across 5 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
8.8/10
Math Proficiency
72.7%
ELA Proficiency
83.2%

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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