Below Average
#2139 of 2,846 schools in PA
Cedarbrook MS
Middle School · Cheltenham Sd · Wyncote, PA
A Cheltenham Sd middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
300 Longfellow Rd, Wyncote, PA 19095
- Math 35% vs PA 35% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cedarbrook MS score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 41% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (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
50.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cedarbrook MS 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$108,250
Median home value
$419,400
Median rent
$1,776/mo
College educated
65.2%
Homeownership
52.6%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19095; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Medina Learning InstitutePrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Amy NwEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 134 | Compare → |
| Wagner Gen Louis MSEnrollment path unverified | 2.2 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 301 | Compare → |
| Abington Friends SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.8private | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 555 | 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.
Cheltenham Sd
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $25,413NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cedarbrook MS is listed in Cheltenham SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cedarbrook MS
Cedarbrook MS is a public middle school in Wyncote, PA, part of Cheltenham Sd, serving approximately 660 students in grades 7th-8th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,139 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cedarbrook MS
What grades does Cedarbrook MS serve?
Cedarbrook MS serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Cedarbrook MS?
Cedarbrook MS has an enrollment of approximately 660 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedarbrook MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedarbrook MS is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cedarbrook MS rank in PA?
Cedarbrook MS ranks #2,139 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Cedarbrook MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Cedarbrook MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Cedarbrook MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cedarbrook MS has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cedarbrook MS a charter school?
No, Cedarbrook MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cedarbrook MS a Title I school?
No, Cedarbrook MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cedarbrook MS?
50.5% of students at Cedarbrook MS 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 660
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.5%
- Phone
- (215) 881-6427
- Area population (ZIP 19095)
- 7,759
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 19095; 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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