How do these districts compare?
| Metric | South Western SD | Upper Merion Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Hanover, Pennsylvania | King of Prussia, Pennsylvania |
| Total Enrollment | 4,404 | 4,414 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 11.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | South Western SD | Upper Merion Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,881 | $23,363 |
| Federal Revenue | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| State Revenue | 30.6% | 13.8% |
| Local Revenue | 65.4% | 81.4% |
South Western SD
Federal State Local
Upper Merion Area SD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | South Western SD | Upper Merion Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82.5% | 44.9% |
| African American | 5.7% | 13.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.4% | 14.3% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 15.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.7% | 12.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 35.4% | 46.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | South Western SD | Upper Merion Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 12 | 20 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 417.2:1 | 320.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 14.8% | 12.6% |
School Types
South Western SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Upper Merion Area SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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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.