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Southeast Delco School District

1560 Delmar Drive
Folcroft, PA 19032
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Southeast Delco School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,059 students in Southeast Delco School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Southeast Delco School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
4,059 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
277 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Southeast Delco School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 71% has decreased from 81% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#570 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
14%
38%
32%
55%
31%
57%
71%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
5%
15%
% Black
78%
14%
% White
10%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,595 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 $21,042 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$92 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$85 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,595
$23,696
Spending / Student
$21,042
$23,119

Best Southeast Delco School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy Park High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Calcon Hook Rd
Sharon Hill, PA 19079
(610) 522-4330
Gr: 9-12 | 1,286 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Darby Twp School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Ashland Avenue
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 522-4375
Gr: K-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Delcroft School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
799 School Lane
Folcroft, PA 19032
(610) 522-4360
Gr: K-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Harris School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Sharon Avenue
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 522-4370
Gr: K-8 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Sharon Hill School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Coates Street
Sharon Hill, PA 19079
(610) 522-4355
Gr: K-8 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
1 School Ln
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 522-4365
Gr: K | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Southeast Delco School District?
Southeast Delco School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,059 students.
What is the rank of Southeast Delco School District?
Southeast Delco School District is ranked #576 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Southeast Delco School District?
78% of Southeast Delco School District students are Black, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southeast Delco School District?
Southeast Delco School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Southeast Delco School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,042 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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 4,059 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 71% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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