Garnet Valley Sd School District
School District · Glen Mills, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,767
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,767
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Evaluating Garnet Valley Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Garnet Valley Sd as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Garnet Valley HS
Glen Mills · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bethel Springs EL Sch
Garnet Valley · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Garnet Valley EL Sch
Glen Mills · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#30 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.0
above Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,767
+$4,627 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
4,473 students
Much larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Garnet Valley Sd ranks #30 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Garnet Valley Sd's schools with real test data average 8.3/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Garnet Valley HS (9.4/10), Bethel Springs EL Sch (8.4/10), and Garnet Valley EL Sch (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Garnet Valley Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Garnet Valley Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garnet Valley HS | 9.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Bethel Springs EL Sch | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Garnet Valley EL Sch | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Garnet Valley MS | 7.5 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Garnet Valley Sd
Garnet Valley Sd is a Glen Mills, Pennsylvania school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 4,473 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1. The district invests $22,767 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.3/10, Garnet Valley Sd is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Garnet Valley HS, which has a composite score of 9.4/10.
In standardized testing, Garnet Valley Sd students show an average math proficiency of 74.1% and ELA proficiency of 83.9%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Garnet Valley Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Garnet Valley Sd with test data.
Schools in Garnet Valley Sd
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Glen Mills
- Total Enrollment
- 4,473
- Teachers (FTE)
- 378
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Garnet Valley Sd?
Garnet Valley Sd has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Garnet Valley Sd?
The average composite rating for Garnet Valley Sd is 8.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Garnet Valley Sd?
Garnet Valley Sd spends $22,767 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Garnet Valley Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Garnet Valley Sd is 11.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Garnet Valley Sd?
Garnet Valley HS is the highest-rated school in Garnet Valley Sd with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What are the test scores in Garnet Valley Sd?
Across schools in Garnet Valley Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 74.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 83.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Garnet Valley Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Garnet Valley Sd has an average school rating of 8.3/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Pennsylvania by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 74.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 83.9%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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