Top Rankings
Delaware Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,248 students in Delaware Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Delaware Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
4,248 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
331 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Delaware Valley School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 677 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 94% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#154 out of 685 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
57%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
15%
16%
% Black
3%
14%
% White
76%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,490 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,188 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$91 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$86 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,490
$23,724
Spending / Student
$20,188
$23,146
Best Delaware Valley School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shohola Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
940 Twin Lakes Road
Shohola, PA 18458
(570) 296-3600
Shohola, PA 18458
(570) 296-3600
Gr: K-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Delaware Valley High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
252 Route 6 And 209
Milford, PA 18337
(570) 296-1850
Milford, PA 18337
(570) 296-1850
Gr: 9-12 | 1,380 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Dingman-delaware Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1355 Route 739
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
(570) 296-3120
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
(570) 296-3120
Gr: 3-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Delaware Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Avenue S
Matamoras, PA 18336
(570) 296-1820
Matamoras, PA 18336
(570) 296-1820
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Delaware Valley Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
258 Route 6 And 209
Milford, PA 18337
(570) 296-1830
Milford, PA 18337
(570) 296-1830
Gr: 6-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Dingman-delaware Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1365 Route 739
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
(570) 296-3140
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
(570) 296-3140
Gr: 6-8 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
1375 Route 739
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
(570) 296-3130
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
(570) 296-3130
Gr: PK-2 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Delaware Valley School District?
Delaware Valley School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,248 students.
What is the rank of Delaware Valley School District?
Delaware Valley School District is ranked #153 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) 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: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Delaware Valley School District?
76% of Delaware Valley School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Delaware Valley School District?
Delaware Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Delaware Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,188 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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