Wallingford-Swarthmore School District
- 200 SOUTH PROVIDENCE RD
- WALLINGFORD, PA 19086
- (610) 892-3470
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 98.5% | 82.7% |
| Dropout Rate | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $13,360 | $11,954 |
| Students Per Teacher | 13.0 | 13.7 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | - |
| Number of Students | 3,568 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 274 | - |
District Test Scores
PSSA - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.2% | 84.5% | |
| 2009 | 94.2% | 81.7% | |
| 2008 | 94.3% | 80.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.5% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 91.8% | 77.0% | |
| 2008 | 95.2% | 76.8% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.2% | 84.9% | |
| 2009 | 94.5% | 81.8% | |
| 2008 | 92.7% | 79.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.2% | 72.9% | |
| 2009 | 92.8% | 72.6% | |
| 2008 | 89.9% | 70.1% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.5% | 81.4% | |
| 2009 | 94.9% | 83.4% | |
| 2008 | 95.0% | 81.5% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.7% | 74.4% | |
| 2009 | 93.3% | 73.5% | |
| 2008 | 91.0% | 73.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.2% | 64.1% | |
| 2009 | 88.8% | 64.5% | |
| 2008 | 83.5% | 61.6% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.6% | 61.8% | |
| 2009 | 85.3% | 58.1% | |
| 2008 | 77.8% | 57.3% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.7% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 86.6% | 75.7% | |
| 2008 | 89.2% | 72.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.0% | 68.8% | |
| 2009 | 83.3% | 67.6% | |
| 2008 | 86.7% | 66.9% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.1% | 77.9% | |
| 2009 | 87.7% | 75.3% | |
| 2008 | 85.9% | 70.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.2% | 73.5% | |
| 2009 | 87.8% | 71.4% | |
| 2008 | 88.6% | 70.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.5% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 84.1% | 71.3% | |
| 2008 | 87.8% | 70.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.9% | 81.9% | |
| 2009 | 93.7% | 80.5% | |
| 2008 | 91.5% | 78.3% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.9% | 57.2% | |
| 2009 | 74.9% | 54.8% | |
| 2008 | 74.5% | 52.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.8% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 84.8% | 71.2% | |
| 2008 | 80.8% | 69.1% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.2% | 59.6% | |
| 2009 | 83.8% | 55.6% | |
| 2008 | 74.2% | 55.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.5% | 67.2% | |
| 2009 | 89.6% | 65.2% | |
| 2008 | 74.8% | 64.7% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.4% | 39.8% | |
| 2009 | 68.0% | 39.7% | |
| 2008 | 50.8% | 35.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.5% | 80.7% | |
| 2009 | 95.8% | 82.7% | |
| 2008 | 92.2% | 85.8% | |
Distict total - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 83.9% | - | |
Source: PA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 3,568 | 13.0 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 210 |
| 1st Grade Students | 259 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 219 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 239 |
| 4th Grade Students | 266 |
| 5th Grade Students | 265 |
| 6th Grade Students | 240 |
| 7th Grade Students | 280 |
| 8th Grade Students | 253 |
| 9th Grade Students | 316 |
| 10th Grade Students | 327 |
| 11th Grade Students | 301 |
| 12th Grade Students | 325 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 247 |
| Hispanic | 44 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 292 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 2,879 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,748 |
| Female | 1,715 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 274 | 13.0 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 6 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 101 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 135 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 32 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 99 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 1 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 10 |
| Elementary | 3 |
| Secondary | 7 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 4 |
| Library Support Staff | 1 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 141 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 6 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 13 |
| School Administrators | 8 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 21 |
| Student Support Services | 13 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 80 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $59,070,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $49,387,000 | 83.6% |
| Property Tax | $45,166,000 | 76.5% |
| Public Utility Tax | $59,000 | 0.10% |
| All Other Taxes | $683,000 | 1.2% |
| Other School Systems | $190,000 | 0.3% |
| Cities and Counties | $88,000 | 0.1% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $147,000 | 0.2% |
| School Lunch | $811,000 | 1.4% |
| District Activity Receipts | $72,000 | 0.1% |
| Rents and Royalties | $579,000 | 1.0% |
| Interest Earnings | $1,067,000 | 1.8% |
| Miscellaneous | $525,000 | 0.9% |
| Total State Revenues | $8,316,000 | 14.1% |
| General Formula Assistance | $2,969,000 | 5.0% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $2,166,000 | 3.7% |
| Special Education Programs | $1,787,000 | 3.0% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $13,000 | 0.02% |
| School Lunch Programs | $23,000 | 0.04% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $352,000 | 0.6% |
| Transportation Programs | $648,000 | 1.1% |
| Other Programs | $358,000 | 0.6% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $1,367,000 | 2.3% |
| Through State - Title I | $121,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $93,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $6,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $3,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $173,000 | 0.3% |
| Through State - Other | $475,000 | 0.8% |
| Direct - Other | $496,000 | 0.8% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $46,988,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $29,527,000 | 62.8% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $16,399,000 | 34.9% |
| Student Support | $3,019,000 | 5.1% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $1,039,000 | 1.8% |
| General Administration Support | $660,000 | 1.1% |
| School Administration Support | $2,179,000 | 3.7% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $4,692,000 | 7.9% |
| Student Transportation Support | $2,796,000 | 4.7% |
| Other Support Services | $2,014,000 | 3.4% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $1,062,000 | 2.3% |
| Food Services | $1,062,000 | 1.8% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 98.5% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 322 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 5 | 0.4% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Wallingford-Swarthmore School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 6
- Students: 3,568
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 274
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
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| KID'S PLACE THE SCHOOL | ||||
104 College Ave
Swarthmore, PA Public | KG | 210 | 23.3 |  Review This School |
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| NETHER PROVIDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
410 Moore Rd
Wallingford, PA Public | 1-5 | 362 | 12.1 | Review This School |
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| STRATH HAVEN HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
205 South Providence Rd
Wallingford, PA Public | 9-12 | 1,269 | 13.2 | Review This School |
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| STRATH HAVEN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
200 South Providence Rd
Wallingford, PA Public | 6-8 | 774 | 11.3 | Review This School |
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| SWARTHMORE-RUTLEDGE SCHOOL | ||||
100 College Ave
Swarthmore, PA Public | 1-5 | 475 | 13.3 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WALLINGFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
 20 South Providence Rd
Wallingford, PA Public | 1-5 | 410 | 12.8 | Review This School |
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