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Wallingford-Swarthmore School District


At a glance
11thof 606 Pennsylvania districts▲ 4
Better than 98% of Pennsylvania districts
200 S Providence Rd
Wallingford, PA 19086-6334
·(610) 892-3470·All Pennsylvania district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 98.2% of districts
5
Schools
3,691
Students
5
5-star schools
Top rankedStrath Haven Middle School33rd of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools
Biggest riser
Nether Providence Elementary School up 82 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Nether Providence Elementary School 11.9 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
Summary:

The Wallingford-Swarthmore School District is a high-performing school district in Pennsylvania, comprising 5 schools: 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district is ranked 11th out of 606 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating its exceptional educational quality.

Several schools within the district stand out as top performers. Strath Haven High School is ranked 30th out of 674 Pennsylvania high schools and has a 5-star rating, with consistently high test scores and a strong 4-year graduation rate. Strath Haven Middle School is ranked 47th out of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools and also has a 5-star rating, with impressive PSSA test scores. At the elementary level, Wallingford Elementary School and Swarthmore-Rutledge School are both top-ranked, with over 80% of students proficient or better in Math and English Language Arts.

The district's strong performance is reflected in its high rankings, with multiple schools among the best in the state. This suggests a focus on providing a quality education and effective teaching practices across the district. While the schools generally excel, there are some differences in student demographics and test scores, indicating a need to ensure equitable access to resources and support for all students. Overall, the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District appears to be a high-performing educational system that is delivering excellent outcomes for its students.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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