School district or education agency · NCES 4224390

Upper Dublin SD

Willow Grove, PA

District overview See comparisons

Students4,102

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools6

operational schools · 2023–24

Students4,102

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$22,224

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictPAUnited States

Academic standing2025

76th percentile51st percentile45th percentile

This district is 25 percentile points higher than the state figure and 31 percentile points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

10.2%23.3%27.8%

This district is 13.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 17.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$29,286$24,823$19,509

This district is $4,463 per student higher than the state figure and $9,777 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$22,224$18,240$15,859

This district is $3,984 per student higher than the state figure and $6,365 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$4,635$1,977$1,964

This district is $2,658 per student higher than the state figure and $2,671 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$805$513$336

This district is $292 per student higher than the state figure and $469 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$4,030$3,520$1,793

This district is $510 per student higher than the state figure and $2,237 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$12,171$8,815$8,742

This district is $3,356 per student higher than the state figure and $3,429 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$7,331$5,632$3,769

This district is $1,699 per student higher than the state figure and $3,562 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$30,481$15,642$11,715

This district is $14,839 per student higher than the state figure and $18,766 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$2,232$1,342$869

This district is $890 per student higher than the state figure and $1,363 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

13:113:115:1

This district is about the same as the state figure and 2.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

316:1319:1376:1

This district is 3 students per counselor lower than the state figure and 60 students per counselor lower than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

150.7151.6138.9

This district is 0.9 staff per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 11.8 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

13.219.518.5

This district is 6.3 aides per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 5.3 aides per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

1.21.00.9

This district is 0.2 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 0.3 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

100.0%100.0%99.0%

This district is about the same as the state figure and 1.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24

0.2%2.1%2.6%

This district is 1.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

1.2%5.4%12.0%

This district is 4.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 10.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

16.9%18.2%14.0%

This district is 1.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.9 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

4.1%3.2%3.9%

This district is 0.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

100.0%97.8%95.8%

This district is 2.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

+1.1%+0.9%+0.5%

This district is 0.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.6 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records

12.5%47.9%50.6%

This district is 35.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 38.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment

0.5%4.2%4.5%

This district is 3.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 4.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

3.9%8.8%9.0%

This district is 4.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 5.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment

1.2%4.0%6.7%

This district is 2.8 percentage points lower than the state figure and 5.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

2.6%14.3%14.4%

This district is 11.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 11.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Kindergarten–grade 51,861 students

45.4%

Grades 6–8950 students

23.2%

Grades 9–121,291 students

31.5%

See enrollment for every grade

Kindergarten300

Grade 1308

Grade 2341

Grade 3273

Grade 4325

Grade 5314

Grade 6309

Grade 7325

Grade 8316

Grade 9290

Grade 10334

Grade 11335

Grade 12332

Students by race and ethnicity

White3,022 (73.7%)

Asian339 (8.3%)

Black or African American299 (7.3%)

Two or more races257 (6.3%)

Hispanic/Latino178 (4.3%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander4 (0.1%)

American Indian or Alaska Native3 (0.1%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

618All district staff, full-time equivalent

310.4Teachers, full-time equivalent

13School counselors, full-time equivalent

5School psychologists, full-time equivalent

54Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

5Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

11School administrators, full-time equivalent

19Student support staff, full-time equivalent

See detailed staffing

Kindergarten teachers14 FTE

Elementary teachers136.3 FTE

Secondary teachers125.2 FTE

Ungraded teachers34.9 FTE

Instructional coordinators5 FTE

District administrators11.6 FTE

School administrative support30 FTE

Library and media support6 FTE

Other support staff148 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

326Total completers

326Regular diplomas

3Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District100.0%

PA100.0%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District0.2%

PA2.1%

United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

1.2%Students learning English42 students · 5 of 6 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District1.2%

PA5.4%

U.S.12.0%

16.9%Students receiving IDEA special-education services684 students · 6 of 6 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District16.9%

PA18.2%

U.S.14.0%

4.1%Students with Section 504 plans167 students · 6 of 6 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District4.1%

PA3.2%

U.S.3.9%

0.1%English learners also receiving IDEA services3 students · 6 of 6 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.1%

PA0.7%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

100.0%Teachers reported as certified

Teacher certification comparison

District100.0%

PA97.8%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

4,963children ages 5 to 17

128estimated to live in families below the poverty line

2.6%about 1 in 38 school-age children

District2.6%

PA14.3%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in PA receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

Moon Area SDMoon township, PA4,113 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Rose Tree Media SDMedia, PA4,188 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Bethel Park SDPittsburgh, PA4,021 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Peters Township SDVenetia, PA3,986 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Upper Saint Clair SDPittsburgh, PA3,967 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →

Academic results · 2025

How do results differ among student groups?

Asian students157 assessments

84 out of 100

Students not economically disadvantaged1,595 assessments

79 out of 100

Mal928 assessments

77 out of 100

White students1,343 assessments

77 out of 100

Fem871 assessments

75 out of 100

Economically disadvantaged students204 assessments

47 out of 100

Black students102 assessments

39 out of 100

A score of 50 marks the national 2019 midpoint. Higher numbers indicate stronger results on the comparable Stanford research scale. This is not a state proficiency rate.

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

4Elementary schools

1Middle schools

1High schools

6Suburb setting

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

1.5%Federal

17.2%State

81.2%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$22,224Total current spending per student

$14,688Instruction per student

$7,189Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$1.9MFederal revenue1.5% of total revenue

$20.7MState revenue17.2% of total revenue

$97.9MLocal revenue81.2% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$14,688Instructionper student

$7,189Student and instructional supportper student

$4,030Special educationper student

$2,476Building operations and maintenanceper student

$833Student transportationper student

$347Food servicesper student

$479Technologyper student

People costs

$50.1MSalaries$12,171 per student

$30.2MEmployee benefits$7,331 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$3.3MEquipmentFY 2023

$19.1MCapital outlay$4,635 per student

$15.8MConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$125.4MDebt outstanding at year end$30,481 per student

$460KNew debt issuedFY 2023

$9.2MDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$5.3MInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$111KTitle I$27 per student

$670KChild nutrition$163 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$21,962

FY 2023$22,224

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$4,303

FY 2023$4,635

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$33,018

FY 2023$30,481

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–214.3%

170 of 3,950 students

2021–2210%

404 of 4,057 students

2022–2310.2%

418 of 4,108 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

0Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE6 reporting schools

4Security staff FTE6 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I1 reporting schools

Calculus1 reporting schools

Biology1 reporting schools

Chemistry1 reporting schools

Physics1 reporting schools

Computer science1 reporting schools

Advanced Placement1 reporting schools

Dual enrollment1 reporting schools

Gifted programs6 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate1 reporting schools

Athletics1 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

42Out-of-school suspensions6 reporting schoolsSee schools →25In-school suspensions6 reporting schoolsSee schools →23Law-enforcement referrals6 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests6 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi6 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber6 reporting schools

0Student devices reported6 reporting schools

0Weapon-possession reports6 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats involving a weapon6 reporting schoolsSee schools →4Threats without a weapon6 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Attacks involving a weapon6 reporting schoolsSee schools →10Attacks without a weapon6 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Firearm incidents6 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies without a weapon6 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies involving a weapon6 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Homicide incidents6 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?4 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2025Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?10.2% chronically absent2022–23 · 4,108 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Declined overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?7 student groups2025 research estimatesExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$22,224current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?316:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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