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9.2 avg / 10

Lower Merion Sd School District

School District · Ardmore, Pennsylvania

Students: 8,518
Teachers (FTE): 780

Avg Rating

9.2

out of 10

Schools

11

6 elem, 3 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$31,428

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.9:1

How this district compares

Pennsylvania rank

#2 of 493

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+2.9

above Pennsylvania avg

Per-pupil spending

$31,428

+$13,288 vs Pennsylvania median

District size

8,518 students

Much larger than Pennsylvania median

About Lower Merion Sd

Lower Merion Sd is a Ardmore, Pennsylvania school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 8,518 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.9:1. The district invests $31,428 per student annually.

With an average rating of 9.2/10, Lower Merion Sd is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Penn Valley Sch, which has a composite score of 9.7/10.

In standardized testing, Lower Merion Sd students show an average math proficiency of 81.0% and ELA proficiency of 86.1%.

The district includes 6 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Lower Merion Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 81.0%
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ELA Proficiency 86.1%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Lower Merion Sd with test data.

District Details

State
Pennsylvania
City
Ardmore
Total Enrollment
8,518
Teachers (FTE)
780
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lower Merion Sd?

Lower Merion Sd has 11 schools in total — 6 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Lower Merion Sd?

The average composite rating for Lower Merion Sd is 9.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Lower Merion Sd?

Lower Merion Sd spends $31,428 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Lower Merion Sd?

The average student-teacher ratio in Lower Merion Sd is 10.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Lower Merion Sd?

Penn Valley Sch is the highest-rated school in Lower Merion Sd with a composite score of 9.7/10.

What are the test scores in Lower Merion Sd?

Across schools in Lower Merion Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 81.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 86.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Lower Merion Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?

Lower Merion Sd has an average school rating of 9.2/10 across 11 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
9.2/10
Math Proficiency
81.0%
ELA Proficiency
86.1%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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