New Hope-Solebury School District
- 180 WEST BRIDGE ST
- NEW HOPE, PA 18938
- (215) 862-2552
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 90.6% | 82.7% |
| Dropout Rate | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $16,229 | $11,954 |
| Students Per Teacher | 12.9 | 13.7 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | - |
| Number of Students | 1,549 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 120 | - |
District Test Scores
PSSA - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.4% | 84.5% | |
| 2009 | 91.8% | 81.7% | |
| 2008 | 97.6% | 80.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.0% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 88.5% | 77.0% | |
| 2008 | 95.1% | 76.8% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.1% | 84.9% | |
| 2009 | 96.8% | 81.8% | |
| 2008 | 92.4% | 79.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.0% | 72.9% | |
| 2009 | 93.6% | 72.6% | |
| 2008 | 90.4% | 70.1% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.9% | 81.4% | |
| 2009 | 98.4% | 83.4% | |
| 2008 | 95.2% | 81.5% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.9% | 74.4% | |
| 2009 | 90.2% | 73.5% | |
| 2008 | 89.3% | 73.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.7% | 64.1% | |
| 2009 | 82.3% | 64.5% | |
| 2008 | 87.5% | 61.6% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.4% | 61.8% | |
| 2009 | 86.0% | 58.1% | |
| 2008 | 86.7% | 57.3% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.7% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 91.3% | 75.7% | |
| 2008 | 93.4% | 72.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.7% | 68.8% | |
| 2009 | 85.3% | 67.6% | |
| 2008 | 91.6% | 66.9% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.0% | 77.9% | |
| 2009 | 93.0% | 75.3% | |
| 2008 | 86.1% | 70.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.8% | 73.5% | |
| 2009 | 92.2% | 71.4% | |
| 2008 | 89.4% | 70.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.8% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 86.9% | 71.3% | |
| 2008 | 86.5% | 70.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.7% | 81.9% | |
| 2009 | 96.9% | 80.5% | |
| 2008 | 97.5% | 78.3% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.2% | 57.2% | |
| 2009 | 85.3% | 54.8% | |
| 2008 | 82.2% | 52.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.6% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 89.4% | 71.2% | |
| 2008 | 93.2% | 69.1% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.7% | 59.6% | |
| 2009 | 58.4% | 55.6% | |
| 2008 | 80.3% | 55.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.8% | 67.2% | |
| 2009 | 67.9% | 65.2% | |
| 2008 | 84.8% | 64.7% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.9% | 39.8% | |
| 2009 | 52.3% | 39.7% | |
| 2008 | 70.2% | 35.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.6% | 80.7% | |
| 2009 | 87.1% | 82.7% | |
| 2008 | 93.8% | 85.8% | |
Distict total - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 91.3% | - | |
Source: PA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 1,549 | 12.9 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 98 |
| 1st Grade Students | 126 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 116 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 118 |
| 4th Grade Students | 124 |
| 5th Grade Students | 138 |
| 6th Grade Students | 119 |
| 7th Grade Students | 126 |
| 8th Grade Students | 118 |
| 9th Grade Students | 133 |
| 10th Grade Students | 115 |
| 11th Grade Students | 128 |
| 12th Grade Students | 107 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 36 |
| Hispanic | 44 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 13 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 1,449 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 805 |
| Female | 739 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 120 | 12.9 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 5 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 44 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 66 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 6 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 26 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 1 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 5 |
| Elementary | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 5 |
| Library Support Staff | 4 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 68 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 5 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 9 |
| School Administrators | 4 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 8 |
| Student Support Services | 7 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 35 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $30,434,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $27,064,000 | 88.9% |
| Property Tax | $21,678,000 | 71.2% |
| Public Utility Tax | $35,000 | 0.1% |
| Individual And Corporate Income Taxes | $3,505,000 | 11.5% |
| All Other Taxes | $854,000 | 2.8% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $2,000 | 0.01% |
| School Lunch | $438,000 | 1.4% |
| Rents and Royalties | $27,000 | 0.09% |
| Interest Earnings | $521,000 | 1.7% |
| Miscellaneous | $4,000 | 0.01% |
| Total State Revenues | $3,095,000 | 10.2% |
| General Formula Assistance | $1,079,000 | 3.5% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $1,012,000 | 3.3% |
| Special Education Programs | $638,000 | 2.1% |
| School Lunch Programs | $16,000 | 0.05% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $108,000 | 0.4% |
| Transportation Programs | $161,000 | 0.5% |
| Other Programs | $81,000 | 0.3% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $275,000 | 0.9% |
| Through State - Title I | $58,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $29,000 | 0.10% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $5,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $17,000 | 0.06% |
| Direct - Other | $165,000 | 0.5% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $24,409,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $14,429,000 | 59.1% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $9,501,000 | 38.9% |
| Student Support | $1,583,000 | 5.2% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $1,515,000 | 5.0% |
| General Administration Support | $794,000 | 2.6% |
| School Administration Support | $1,009,000 | 3.3% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $2,493,000 | 8.2% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,204,000 | 4.0% |
| Other Support Services | $903,000 | 3.0% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $479,000 | 2.0% |
| Food Services | $479,000 | 1.6% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 90.6% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 115 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 6 | 1.3% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within New Hope-Solebury School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 4
- Students: 1,549
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 120
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| School Name (Sort |
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| NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
182 West Bridge St
New Hope, PA Public | 9-12 | 483 | 11.6 | ![]() Review This School |
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| NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3020 North Sugan Rd
Solebury, PA Public | KG-2 | 340 | 12.4 | ![]() Review This School |
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| NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
184 West Bridge St
New Hope, PA Public | 6-8 | 363 | 13.1 | ![]() Review This School |
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| NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
186 West Bridge St
New Hope, PA Public | 3-5 | 380 | 20.4 | ![]() Review This School |
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