Top Rankings
Souderton Area 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%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,973 students in Souderton Area 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 Souderton Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
5,973 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
458 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Souderton Area School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 675 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 91% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#80 out of 684 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
57%
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
5%
% Hispanic
11%
15%
% Black
5%
14%
% White
75%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,824 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,692 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$136 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$130 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,824
$23,696
Spending / Student
$21,692
$23,119
Best Souderton Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Souderton Area High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
625 Lower Road
Souderton, PA 18964
(215) 723-2808
Souderton, PA 18964
(215) 723-2808
Grades: 9-12
| 2,132 students
Rank: #22.
Salford Hills Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2721 Barndt Rd
Harleysville, PA 19438
(610) 287-9197
Harleysville, PA 19438
(610) 287-9197
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
Rank: #33.
Oak Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
465 Moyer Rd
Harleysville, PA 19438
(215) 256-6633
Harleysville, PA 19438
(215) 256-6633
Grades: K-5
| 405 students
Rank: #44.
Vernfield Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
960 Long Mill Road
Telford, PA 18969
(215) 721-0606
Telford, PA 18969
(215) 721-0606
Grades: K-5
| 507 students
Rank: #55.
West Broad Street Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
342 W Broad St
Souderton, PA 18964
(215) 723-1711
Souderton, PA 18964
(215) 723-1711
Grades: K-5
| 379 students
Rank: #66.
Indian Valley Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 Maple Ave
Harleysville, PA 19438
(215) 256-8896
Harleysville, PA 19438
(215) 256-8896
Grades: 6-8
| 747 students
Rank: #77.
Franconia Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
366 Harleysville Pike
Souderton, PA 18964
(215) 723-2596
Souderton, PA 18964
(215) 723-2596
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #88.
Indian Crest Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
139 Harleysville Pike
Souderton, PA 18964
(215) 723-9193
Souderton, PA 18964
(215) 723-9193
Grades: 6-8
| 623 students
Rank: #99.
E M Crouthamel Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
143 S School Ln
Souderton, PA 18964
(215) 723-5949
Souderton, PA 18964
(215) 723-5949
Grades: K-5
| 338 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Souderton Area School District?
Souderton Area School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,973 students.
What is the rank of Souderton Area School District?
Souderton Area School District is ranked #77 out of 675 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Souderton Area School District?
75% of Souderton Area School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Souderton Area School District?
Souderton Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Souderton Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,692 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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