Excellent
#301 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 11% in state
Bethel Springs EL Sch
Elementary School · Garnet Valley Sd · Garnet Valley, PA
A Garnet Valley Sd elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3280 Foulk Road, Garnet Valley, PA 19060
- Math 74% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 78% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bethel Springs EL Sch score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 76% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 84% (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 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bethel Springs 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$174,756
Median home value
$516,400
College educated
55.3%
Homeownership
98.6%
Poverty rate
1.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19060; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concord Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 106 | Compare → |
| Lancashire Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 479 | Compare → |
| Garnet Valley EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 3–5 | 2.3 mi | 701 | Compare → |
| Children's House MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.5 mi | 17 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Garnet Valley Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $22,767NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bethel Springs EL Sch is listed in Garnet Valley SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bethel Springs EL Sch
Bethel Springs EL Sch is a public elementary school in Garnet Valley, PA, part of Garnet Valley Sd, serving approximately 547 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #301 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bethel Springs EL Sch
What grades does Bethel Springs EL Sch serve?
Bethel Springs EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Bethel Springs EL Sch?
Bethel Springs EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 547 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethel Springs EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethel Springs EL Sch is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bethel Springs EL Sch rank in PA?
Bethel Springs EL Sch ranks #301 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Bethel Springs EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Bethel Springs EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Bethel Springs EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bethel Springs EL Sch has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bethel Springs EL Sch a charter school?
No, Bethel Springs EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bethel Springs EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Bethel Springs EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bethel Springs EL Sch?
13.5% of students at Bethel Springs 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 547
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Delaware County
- Phone
- (610) 579-3000
- Area population (ZIP 19060)
- 11,476
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 47
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 19060; 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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