Souderton’s public schools outscore 82% of Pennsylvania districts
On the state math tests, 52% of Souderton’s students scored proficient, above the Pennsylvania average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving Souderton, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Pennsylvania, not nationally.
From Pennsylvania state tests taken in spring 2022, when 95% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Souderton’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 71% and math 52% in spring 2022, against 55% and 36% statewide; 91% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $20,218 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then two middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Souderton CS Collaborative and Indian Valley Kindergarten and First Grade (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Souderton’s grade
A−: better than 82% of Pennsylvania school districts, #260 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Pennsylvania average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Souderton, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Souderton
E M Crouthamel El Sch
Grades K–5 · 325 students · 9:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Souderton
E M Crouthamel El Sch
Grades K–5 · 325 students · 9:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Souderton
E M Crouthamel El Sch
Grades K–5 · 325 students · 9:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Souderton
E M Crouthamel El Sch
Grades K–5 · 325 students · 9:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Souderton
E M Crouthamel El Sch
Grades K–5 · 325 students · 9:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Souderton
E M Crouthamel El Sch
Grades K–5 · 325 students · 9:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Souderton · depends on your address
Indian Valley MS
Grades 6–8 · 731 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Harleysville
Indian Crest MS
Grades 6–8 · 607 students · 10:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Souderton · depends on your address
Indian Valley MS
Grades 6–8 · 731 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Harleysville
Indian Crest MS
Grades 6–8 · 607 students · 10:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Souderton · depends on your address
Indian Valley MS
Grades 6–8 · 731 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Harleysville
Indian Crest MS
Grades 6–8 · 607 students · 10:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Souderton
Souderton Area HS
Grades 9–12 · 2,121 students · 16:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Souderton
Souderton Area HS
Grades 9–12 · 2,121 students · 16:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Souderton
Souderton Area HS
Grades 9–12 · 2,121 students · 16:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Souderton
Souderton Area HS
Grades 9–12 · 2,121 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Souderton’s public schools are run by Souderton Area School District, which also serves Franconia, Lower Salford, Salford and Telford and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Souderton vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share Souderton’s borders.
Every school in Souderton
6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Pennsylvania’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Souderton’s schools
Are Souderton’s schools good?
By Pennsylvania’s own tests, yes: the public schools Souderton children attend outscore 82% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #260 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 82%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Souderton in?
Souderton Area School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 5,974 students in 9 schools (2024–25).
Where do Souderton kids go to high school?
Souderton Area HS, with 2,121 students; its own test results earn a B−.
What is Souderton’s graduation rate?
91% of the class of 2023 in Souderton Area School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.
How much does Souderton spend per student?
$20,218 in Souderton Area School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Souderton?
Yes: Indian Valley Kindergarten and First Grade (religious, grades PK–1, 205 students). Souderton also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Souderton families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Souderton → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Pennsylvania. Stars are from neighbors.