$269,900
4 bd|1 ba|1,296 sqft
325 Marietta Ave, Mount Joy, PA 17552
Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
Lancaster County
Donegal School District
57.5
Academic Index · #76 of 112
Academic outcomes (2024-25)
% proficient or advanced, official PDE district files. Marigold tick = state average.
PSSA English (gr. 3-8)48.7%PA 48.5%
PSSA Math (gr. 3-8)46.3%PA 41.7%
Keystone Algebra I41.0%PA 44.3%
Keystone Literature60.8%PA 62.1%
Keystone Biology49.1%PA 49.4%
4-year graduation rate91.8%PA 89.1%
The true tax picture
- School millage (2025-26)
- 20.2424 mills
- Effective school tax (of market value)
- 1.01%/yr
- Typical total (county + muni + school)
- 1.44%/yr
- On a $450,000 purchase
- ≈ $6,463/yr
- Median asking (26 active)
- $446,995
Rates assume an assessment at Lancaster County's current Common Level Ratio (50.00%). PA does not reassess on sale. Exact math for any price: the calculator.
Family & student support
Beyond test scores: official, public measures of student support and community context that families ask about. District- and county-level only; never a rating of an individual school, student, or home.
Support & services
U.S. Dept. of Education / NCES, 2020-21. Marigold figures are the PA average.
- Special-education enrollment
- 18.8%PA avg 20.3%
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1PA avg 13.9:1
- Students per school counselor
- 362:1PA avg 352:1 · recommended 250:1
- Students per school psychologist
- 964:1PA avg 1,165:1 · recommended 500:1
Special-education enrollment is the share of students receiving IEP or related services: the support a district provides, not a drawback. Counselor and psychologist ratios compare against ASCA (250:1) and NASP (500:1) recommendations.
Lancaster County: overdose context
Pennsylvania Department of Health. County-level, not specific to any school or district.
51drug-overdose deaths in 2024
20122024
Down from 84 the prior year and a peak of 169 in 2017. Recent years are provisional.
School climate & safety
82.6%regular attendance
Share of students present at least 90% of enrolled days, vs. 79.6% statewide. Enrollment-weighted across the district's schools. Pennsylvania Future Ready PA Index, 2024-25.
These figures describe districts and counties, not individual schools, students, or homes. They are official public data and may be self-reported, lag by a year or more, or be underreported. They are context for families, not a safety rating. Sources: U.S. Department of Education, NCES Common Core of Data (2020-21); Pennsylvania Department of Health; Pennsylvania Future Ready PA Index (2024-25).
Schools in Donegal
4 public schools. Open any for grades, enrollment, and attendance.
Elementary schools
Middle schools
High schools
Tax bill by municipality
| Municipality | Muni millage | Total millage | Effective rate | Tax on $450,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Donegal Township | 3.1165 mills | 26.56 mills | 1.33% | ≈ $5,976/yr |
| Mt Joy Borough | 5.28 mills | 28.72 mills | 1.44% | ≈ $6,463/yr |
| Marietta Borough | 7.15 mills | 30.59 mills | 1.53% | ≈ $6,884/yr |
Browse homes in Donegal
Homes for sale in Donegal
Active listings across the district's towns. Every home here feeds the same schools.
$439,900
3 bd|2.5 ba|2,731 sqft
149 Countryside Ln, Marietta, PA 17547
Listed by RE/MAX SmartHub Realty
$299,900
3 bd|2 ba|1,832 sqft
10 S River St, Marietta, PA 17547
Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
$275,000
3 bd|1 ba|1,650 sqft
533 Martin Ave, Mount Joy, PA 17552
Listed by Iron Valley Real Estate of York County
$475,000
5 bd|3 ba|3,207 sqft
222 Mount Joy St, Mount Joy, PA 17552
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
$323,000
2 bd|1 ba|1,064 sqft
1022 Anderson Ferry, Mount Joy, PA 17552
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
$461,000
4 bd|2.5 ba|1,890 sqft
833 Hill St, Mount Joy, PA 17552
Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
$499,900
4 bd|2.5 ba|2,576 sqft
119 Countryside Ln, Marietta, PA 17547
Listed by RE/MAX SmartHub Realty
$340,000
3 bd|1 ba|1,376 sqft
1061 Stellar Dr, Mount Joy, PA 17552
Listed by Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
$250,000
2 bd|1 ba|960 sqft
620 Bernhard Ave, Mount Joy, PA 17552
Listed by Kingsway Realty - Lancaster
$239,900
2 bd|1.5 ba|1,160 sqft
215 Quaking Aspen Ln, Marietta, PA 17547
Listed by Keller Williams Elite
$359,900
3 bd|3 ba|1,868 sqft
304 Witwer Way, Mount Joy, PA 17552
Listed by Keller Williams Elite
Common questions
Is Donegal a good school district?
Donegal scores 57.5 of 100 on the NookLocal Academic Index, #76 of 112 districts serving Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Berks, Lancaster, and the Lehigh Valley. Components (official 2025 PDE data): PSSA proficiency 48% (state ~45%), Keystone proficiency 50%, graduation rate 91.8% (state 89.1%). The index measures outcomes, not school effectiveness in isolation.
What are property taxes in Donegal School District?
The district levies 20.2424 mills (2025-26) on Lancaster County's assessment base, an effective school tax of about 1.01% of market value at the current Common Level Ratio. With county and typical municipal millage, the total runs about 1.44%, roughly $6,463 per year on a $450,000 purchase. Exact bills vary by municipality (1.33%–1.53% across 3) and by the home's actual assessment.
What towns are in Donegal School District?
NookLocal-covered towns served by Donegal: East Donegal Township, Marietta Borough, Mt Joy Borough. The taxing municipalities are East Donegal Township, Mt Joy Borough, Marietta Borough. A specific home's district is shown on every NookLocal listing.
Donegal vs. Manheim Central: how do they compare?
Academically: Donegal 57.5 vs. Manheim Central 58.4 on the Academic Index. On taxes: 1.44% vs. 1.11% of home value per year, about $6,463 vs. $5,005 on a $450,000 purchase. Full comparison on the school district value matrix.
What is the attendance rate in Donegal School District?
82.6% of Donegal students are regularly present (enrolled and attending at least 90% of school days) versus 79.6% statewide (Future Ready PA Index, 2024-25).
Does Donegal support students with IEPs and special needs?
18.8% of students receive special-education services (Pennsylvania average 20.3%), with about 362 students per school counselor and 964 per school psychologist. The Family & student support section above has the full breakdown.
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