Methacton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,575 students in Methacton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Methacton School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Methacton School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 96% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.58
# American Indian Students
9 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
659 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
14%
5%
# Hispanic Students
352 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
14%
# Black Students
249 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
6%
14%
# White Students
3,031 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
66%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
273 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
331
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
333
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
339
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
345
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
328
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
355
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
309
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
345
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
380
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
376
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
381
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
382
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
371
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,078 is higher than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,910 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Methacton School District?
Methacton School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,575 students.
What is the rank of Methacton School District?
Methacton School District is ranked #89 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Methacton School District?
66% of Methacton School District students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Methacton School District?
Methacton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Methacton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,910 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 7 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 4,575 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 5% in PA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
