$379,900
3 bd|2 ba|1,189 sqft
5117 Pontiac Rd, Drexel Hill, PA 19026
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
Delaware County
Upper Darby School District
36.3
Academic Index · #106 of 112 (tie)
Academic outcomes (2024-25)
% proficient or advanced, official PDE district files. Marigold tick = state average.
PSSA English (gr. 3-8)25.1%PA 48.5%
PSSA Math (gr. 3-8)18.6%PA 41.7%
Keystone Algebra I18.9%PA 44.3%
Keystone Literature32.3%PA 62.1%
Keystone Biology31.2%PA 49.4%
4-year graduation rate82.9%PA 89.1%
The true tax picture
- School millage (2025-26)
- 26.523 mills
- Effective school tax (of market value)
- 1.45%/yr
- Typical total (county + muni + school)
- 2.36%/yr
- On a $450,000 purchase
- ≈ $10,605/yr
- Median asking (136 active)
- $260,000
Rates assume an assessment at Delaware County's current Common Level Ratio (54.64%). 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
- 19.6%PA avg 20.3%
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1PA avg 13.9:1
- Students per school counselor
- 442:1PA avg 352:1 · recommended 250:1
- Students per school psychologist
- 826:1PA 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.
Delaware County: overdose context
Pennsylvania Department of Health. County-level, not specific to any school or district.
115drug-overdose deaths in 2024
20122024
Down from 170 the prior year and a peak of 257 in 2017. Recent years are provisional.
School climate & safety
70.9%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 Upper Darby
13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Heights Borough | 11.234 mills | 42.37 mills | 2.31% | ≈ $10,417/yr |
| Millbourne Borough | 12 mills | 43.13 mills | 2.36% | ≈ $10,605/yr |
| Upper Darby Township | 14.02 mills | 45.15 mills | 2.47% | ≈ $11,102/yr |
Browse homes in Upper Darby
Homes for sale in Upper Darby
Active listings across the district's towns. Every home here feeds the same schools.
$219,900
3 bd|1 ba|1,310 sqft
4009 Rosemont Ave, Drexel Hill, PA 19026
Listed by EXP Realty, LLC
$300,000
4 bd|2 ba|1,568 sqft
251 Burmont, Drexel Hill, PA 19026
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
$220,000
3 bd|1.5 ba|1,364 sqft
192 Chapman Ave, Lansdowne, PA 19050
Listed by BHHS Fox & Roach-Media
$330,000
3 bd|1.5 ba|1,760 sqft
502 Montana Ave, Aldan, PA 19018
Listed by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
$299,900
3 bd|1 ba|1,664 sqft
3 S Brighton Ave #2, Upper Darby, PA 19082
Listed by RE/MAX Preferred - Malvern
$225,000
3 bd|1 ba|1,040 sqft
46 Springton Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082
Listed by Real Estate Management Advisors LLC
$269,900
3 bd|1.5 ba|1,188 sqft
4428 Huey Ave, Drexel Hill, PA 19026
Listed by Real of Pennsylvania
$278,500
3 bd|2 ba|1,402 sqft
3810 Plumstead Ave, Drexel Hill, PA 19026
Listed by RE/MAX Plus
$515,000
5 bd|3 ba|2,479 sqft
4401 Cedar Ln, Drexel Hill, PA 19026
Listed by Keller Williams Main Line
$185,000
4 bd|1 ba|1,408 sqft
4025 Taylor Ave, Drexel Hill, PA 19026
Listed by RE/MAX Prime Real Estate
$255,000
3 bd|2 ba|1,064 sqft
7135 Clover Ln, Upper Darby, PA 19082
Listed by Keys & Deeds Realty
Common questions
Is Upper Darby a good school district?
Upper Darby scores 36.3 of 100 on the NookLocal Academic Index, #106 of 112 districts serving Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Berks, Lancaster, and the Lehigh Valley. Components (official 2025 PDE data): PSSA proficiency 22% (state ~45%), Keystone proficiency 28%, graduation rate 82.9% (state 89.1%). The index measures outcomes, not school effectiveness in isolation.
What are property taxes in Upper Darby School District?
The district levies 26.523 mills (2025-26) on Delaware County's assessment base, an effective school tax of about 1.45% of market value at the current Common Level Ratio. With county and typical municipal millage, the total runs about 2.36%, roughly $10,605 per year on a $450,000 purchase. Exact bills vary by municipality (2.31%–2.47% across 3) and by the home's actual assessment.
What towns are in Upper Darby School District?
NookLocal-covered towns served by Upper Darby: Clifton Heights Borough, Millbourne Borough, Upper Darby Township. The taxing municipalities are Clifton Heights Borough, Millbourne Borough, Upper Darby Township. A specific home's district is shown on every NookLocal listing.
Upper Darby vs. Southeast Delco: how do they compare?
Academically: Upper Darby 36.3 vs. Southeast Delco 36.3 on the Academic Index. On taxes: 2.36% vs. 2.54% of home value per year, about $10,605 vs. $11,446 on a $450,000 purchase. Full comparison on the school district value matrix.
What is the attendance rate in Upper Darby School District?
70.9% of Upper Darby students are regularly present (enrolled and attending at least 90% of school days) versus 79.6% statewide (Future Ready PA Index, 2024-25).
Does Upper Darby support students with IEPs and special needs?
19.6% of students receive special-education services (Pennsylvania average 20.3%), with about 442 students per school counselor and 826 per school psychologist. The Family & student support section above has the full breakdown.
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