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#1202 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 42% in state
Copper Beech Sch
Elementary School · Abington Sd · Glenside, PA
An Abington Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
825 N Easton Road, Glenside, PA 19038
- Math 57% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 71% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Copper Beech Sch score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
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 64% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (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
29.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Copper Beech Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$113,464
Median home value
$387,800
Median rent
$1,407/mo
College educated
55.9%
Homeownership
84.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19038; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roslyn SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 429 | Compare → |
| Highland SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 470 | Compare → |
| St Luke Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 278 | Compare → |
| Jenkintown EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 399 | 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.
Abington Sd
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 9
- District spending per student
- $18,959NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Copper Beech Sch is listed in Abington SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Copper Beech Sch
Copper Beech Sch is a public elementary school in Glenside, PA, part of Abington Sd, serving approximately 878 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,202 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Copper Beech Sch
What grades does Copper Beech Sch serve?
Copper Beech Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Copper Beech Sch?
Copper Beech Sch has an enrollment of approximately 878 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Copper Beech Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Copper Beech Sch 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 Copper Beech Sch rank in PA?
Copper Beech Sch ranks #1,202 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Copper Beech Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Copper Beech Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Copper Beech Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Copper Beech Sch has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Copper Beech Sch a charter school?
No, Copper Beech Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Copper Beech Sch a Title I school?
No, Copper Beech Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Copper Beech Sch?
29.3% of students at Copper Beech 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
- 878
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.1%
- Phone
- (215) 881-2000
- Area population (ZIP 19038)
- 32,157
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 19038; 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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