Neshaminy SD

Neshaminy SD is a suburban school district located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, serving 9,468 students across 10 schools with a teaching staff of 544. The district experienced modest enrollment growth of 1.9% in the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 17.4:1.

Academically, Neshaminy SD performs above state averages. Math proficiency stands at 49.2% compared to the state average of 43.3%, while reading proficiency reaches 53.9% versus 49.8% statewide. The graduation rate of 95.2% significantly exceeds Pennsylvania's average of 89.5%, and the dropout rate remains minimal at 0.2%. Chronic absenteeism affects 11.8% of the student population.

The district serves considerable student diversity, with 36.5% of students classified as economically disadvantaged, 19.9% with disabilities, and 6.3% as English learners. Racial demographics show 73.3% White, 8.8% Hispanic, 6.9% Asian, and 4.3% Black students.

Financially, Neshaminy SD operates with substantially higher per-pupil spending of $20,244, nearly double the state average of $10,570. The total annual budget is $199.2 million, supported primarily by local revenue (73.5%), followed by state funding (25.4%), with federal sources contributing 1.1%. This funding structure reflects the district's reliance on local resources relative to state and federal support.