How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Derry Township SD | Upper Perkiomen SD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Hershey, Pennsylvania | Pennsburg, Pennsylvania |
| Total Enrollment | 3,165 | 3,198 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.5:1 | 14.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Derry Township SD | Upper Perkiomen SD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,560 | $17,982 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.3% | 0.7% |
| State Revenue | 18.8% | 33.1% |
| Local Revenue | 73.9% | 66.2% |
Derry Township SD
Federal State Local
Upper Perkiomen SD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Derry Township SD | Upper Perkiomen SD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64.1% | 83.2% |
| African American | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.6% | 7.9% |
| Asian | 14.0% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 5.7% | 4.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 26.0% | 35.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Derry Township SD | Upper Perkiomen SD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 18 | 12 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 371.6:1 | 272:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 16.0% | 11.3% |
School Types
Derry Township SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
Upper Perkiomen SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.