Wissahickon Sd School District
School District · Ambler, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,655
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,655
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#76 of 493
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,655
+$3,515 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
5,187 students
Much larger than Pennsylvania median
About Wissahickon Sd
Wissahickon Sd is a Ambler, Pennsylvania school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 5,187 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1. The district invests $21,655 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.5/10, Wissahickon Sd is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Stony Creek EL Sch, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Wissahickon Sd students show an average math proficiency of 71.2% and ELA proficiency of 75.5%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Wissahickon Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Wissahickon Sd with test data.
Schools in Wissahickon Sd
6 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Ambler
- Total Enrollment
- 5,187
- Teachers (FTE)
- 376
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wissahickon Sd?
Wissahickon Sd has 6 schools in total — 4 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 Wissahickon Sd?
The average composite rating for Wissahickon Sd is 7.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Wissahickon Sd?
Wissahickon Sd spends $21,655 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wissahickon Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wissahickon Sd is 13.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wissahickon Sd?
Stony Creek EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Wissahickon Sd with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Wissahickon Sd?
Across schools in Wissahickon Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 71.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 75.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Wissahickon Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Wissahickon Sd has an average school rating of 7.5/10 across 6 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
- 7.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 71.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 75.5%
Resources
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 methodologyOther School Districts in PA
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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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