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Upper Darby SD

Pennsylvania · Public School District
14
Schools
12,427
Students
$19,856
Per-Pupil Spend
+38% nat'l
98.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+46pp vs nat'l
83.0%
Graduation Rate
-3.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Upper Darby SD is a public school district in Pennsylvania serving 12,427 students across 14 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 83.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,856 is above average for a US public school district. 98% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 52/100.

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All Schools (14)
Elementary Schools11 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Aronimink El Sch01–05264
Bywood El Sch01–05667
Charles Kelly El Sch01–05332
Garrettford El Sch01–05568
Highland Park El Sch01–05701
Hillcrest El SchKG–05592
Primos El SchKG–05465
Stonehurst Hills El Sch01–05496
Upper Darby Kdg CtrKG–KG545
Walter M Senkow El Sch01–05275
Westbrook Park El SchKG–05490
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Beverly Hills MS06–081,523
Drexel Hill MS06–081,318
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Upper Darby SHS09–124,191
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,856+38% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
37%
50%
State
37.4%
Local (property tax)
49.9%
Federal
12.7%

Funding is shared between state (37%) and local sources (50%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
14
Schools
12,427
Students
98%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.0%
Opportunity Score52/100
StatePennsylvania →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $19,856 per pupil — 38% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
98% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Upper Darby SD?
Upper Darby SD has 14 public schools, serving a total of 12,427 students.
What is the graduation rate for Upper Darby SD?
The graduation rate is 83.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Upper Darby SD spend per student?
Upper Darby SD spends $19,856 per pupil — 38% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Upper Darby SD?
98% of students in Upper Darby SD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Upper Darby SD?
No, Upper Darby SD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Upper Darby SD serve?
Upper Darby SD serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Upper Darby SD?
The median opportunity score across schools in Upper Darby SD is 52/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.