Serving 622 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Darby Twp School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 622 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 83%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Darby Twp School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Darby Twp School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Darby Twp School is ranked #2439 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Darby Twp School often compared to?
Darby Twp Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Delcroft School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Darby Twp School?
622 students attend Darby Twp School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Darby Twp School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Darby Twp School?
Darby Twp School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Darby Twp School offer ?
Darby Twp School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 622 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 83%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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