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#2594 of 2,846 schools in PA
Bell Avenue School
Elementary School · William Penn Sd · Yeadon, PA
A William Penn Sd elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1000 Bell Ave, Yeadon, PA 19050
- Math 14% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 21% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bell Avenue School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 17% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bell Avenue School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,102/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Yeadon), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,517
Median home value
$188,700
Median rent
$1,166/mo
College educated
30.4%
Homeownership
62.6%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19050; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catharine Joseph SchEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 421 | Compare → |
| Greater Hope Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 99 | Compare → |
| Park Lane EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 312 | Compare → |
| Southwest Leadership Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 588 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
William Penn Sd
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #9 of 10
- District spending per student
- $20,485NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bell Avenue School is listed in William Penn SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bell Avenue School
Bell Avenue School is a public elementary school in Yeadon, PA, part of William Penn Sd, serving approximately 240 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,594 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bell Avenue School
What grades does Bell Avenue School serve?
Bell Avenue School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Bell Avenue School?
Bell Avenue School has an enrollment of approximately 240 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bell Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bell Avenue School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bell Avenue School rank in PA?
Bell Avenue School ranks #2,594 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Bell Avenue School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bell Avenue School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bell Avenue School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bell Avenue School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bell Avenue School a charter school?
No, Bell Avenue School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bell Avenue School a Title I school?
No, Bell Avenue School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bell Avenue School?
100.0% of students at Bell Avenue School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 240
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.6%
- Phone
- (610) 284-6100
- Area population (ZIP 19050)
- 28,819
- Area average commute
- 33.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19050; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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