Below Average
#2414 of 2,846 schools in PA
Bywood EL Sch
Elementary School · Upper Darby Sd · Upper Darby, PA
An Upper Darby Sd elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
330 Avon Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082
- Math 17% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 20% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bywood EL Sch score 18% 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 5 points since 2020, reaching 18% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 32% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bywood EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 86Very Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,551
Median home value
$155,400
Median rent
$1,178/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
48.3%
Poverty rate
19.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19082; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonehurst Hills EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | 1–5 | 0.6 mi | 471 | Compare → |
| East Lansdowne EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 286 | Compare → |
| Vision Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 529 | Compare → |
| Lansdowne Friends SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 85 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Upper Darby Sd
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #4 of 12
- District spending per student
- $15,476NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bywood EL Sch is listed in Upper Darby SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bywood EL Sch
Bywood EL Sch is a public elementary school in Upper Darby, PA, part of Upper Darby Sd, serving approximately 651 students in grades 1st-5th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,414 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bywood EL Sch
What grades does Bywood EL Sch serve?
Bywood EL Sch serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Bywood EL Sch?
Bywood EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 651 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bywood EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Bywood EL Sch is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bywood EL Sch rank in PA?
Bywood EL Sch ranks #2,414 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Bywood EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Bywood EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Bywood EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bywood EL Sch has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bywood EL Sch a charter school?
No, Bywood EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bywood EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Bywood EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bywood EL Sch?
100.0% of students at Bywood 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
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 651
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.3%
- Phone
- (610) 352-6842
- Area population (ZIP 19082)
- 41,875
- Area average commute
- 33.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
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 19082; 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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