Excellent
#27 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 1% in state
Belmont Hills EL Sch
Elementary School · Lower Merion Sd · Bala Cynwyd, PA
A Lower Merion Sd elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
200 School Street, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
- Math 83% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 87% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Belmont Hills EL Sch score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 85% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 85% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Belmont Hills EL Sch 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$143,781
Median home value
$616,000
Median rent
$1,791/mo
College educated
72.5%
Homeownership
71.7%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19004; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dobson James SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 230 | Compare → |
| Cynwyd SchEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–4 | 0.8 mi | 442 | Compare → |
| Y.a.l.e. School of PhiladelphiaPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | 1–12 | 0.9 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| Childrens School at St JohnsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.1 mi | 16 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lower Merion Sd
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #6 of 11
- District spending per student
- $31,428NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Belmont Hills EL Sch is listed in Lower Merion SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Belmont Hills EL Sch
Belmont Hills EL Sch is a public elementary school in Bala Cynwyd, PA, part of Lower Merion Sd, serving approximately 344 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #27 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Belmont Hills EL Sch
What grades does Belmont Hills EL Sch serve?
Belmont Hills EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Belmont Hills EL Sch?
Belmont Hills EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 344 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belmont Hills EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Belmont Hills EL Sch is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Belmont Hills EL Sch rank in PA?
Belmont Hills EL Sch ranks #27 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Belmont Hills EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Belmont Hills EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Belmont Hills EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Belmont Hills EL Sch has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Belmont Hills EL Sch a charter school?
No, Belmont Hills EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Belmont Hills EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Belmont Hills EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Belmont Hills EL Sch?
16.0% of students at Belmont Hills EL Sch 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 344
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.3%
- Phone
- (610) 645-1420
- Area population (ZIP 19004)
- 10,439
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
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 19004; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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