Methacton School District provides an exemplary student-focused and community-centered kindergarten through grade 12 learning environment designed to develop the intellectual and artistic talents of our students, encourage their personal growth and success, and inspire leadership to shape the future. Serving Lower Providence Township and Worcester Township communities, approximately 17 miles west of Philadelphia, Methacton School District operates four elementary schools, one upper elementary school, one intermediate school, and one high school.

Students, parents, staff, and our community are highly motivated, engaged, and focused on student success and a commitment to excellence. Students have access to various enriching academic and activity-based learning opportunities that include 24 high school honors courses, 24 Advanced Placement courses, 11 Dual Enrollment courses, 25 PIAA Athletic programs, and over 100 clubs and activities. Join our learning community – www.methacton.org

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Elementary Schools in Methacton School District

Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading

76%

Percent Proficient - Math

64%

Average Graduation Rate

94%

Average SAT

1270

729 responses

Average ACT

155 responses

Popular Colleges

Niche users from this school district are most interested in the following colleges.

grade A
Penn State
377 Students
grade A minus
Temple University
357 Students
grade A
University of Pittsburgh
341 Students
grade A minus
Drexel University
230 Students
grade B minus
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
221 Students
grade A+
University of Pennsylvania
176 Students
grade A+
Carnegie Mellon University
143 Students
grade A minus
University of Delaware
127 Students
grade B+
Saint Joseph's University
106 Students
grade A+
Boston University
104 Students

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Windy Hill Farm | MHS is proud to be the 1st high school in PA to operate its own student-run hydroponic farm!

Windy Hill Farm is custom-built with state-of-the-art technology. The hydroponic farming course is available to high school students. It is designed to cover how to grow plants hydroponically, how the scientific method is not linear, & the benefits of hydroponic farming. The course has a lab component with hands-on experience & an emphasis is placed on business, marketing, computer science & math.

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Students

Diversity

Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.

Students

4,652

Free or Reduced Lunch

15.9%

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National

17:1

Average Teacher Salary

$89,109

Teachers in First/Second Year

3.4%

Finances

Expenses Per Student

$20,249 / student

National

$12,239

Instruction
63%
Support Services
35%
Other
2%

Overall Niche Grade

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Cost of Living
grade C+
Good for Families
grade A
Housing
grade B+

Median Household Income

$102,167

National

$69,021

Median Rent

$1,413

National

$1,163

Median Home Value

$359,500

National

$244,900