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#1210 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 43% in state
Elkins Park Sch
Middle School · Cheltenham Sd · Elkins Park, PA
A Cheltenham Sd middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8149 New Second St, Elkins Park, PA 19027
- Math 45% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elkins Park Sch score 48% 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 24 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 48% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (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
51.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elkins Park Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,190
Median home value
$348,700
Median rent
$1,439/mo
College educated
56.1%
Homeownership
63.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19027; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Cheltenham Sd
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 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
Elkins Park Sch is listed in Cheltenham SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elkins Park Sch
Elkins Park Sch is a public middle school in Elkins Park, PA, part of Cheltenham Sd, serving approximately 599 students in grades 5th-6th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,210 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elkins Park Sch
What grades does Elkins Park Sch serve?
Elkins Park Sch serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Elkins Park Sch?
Elkins Park Sch has an enrollment of approximately 599 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elkins Park Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Elkins Park Sch is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elkins Park Sch rank in PA?
Elkins Park Sch ranks #1,210 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Elkins Park Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Elkins Park 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 Elkins Park Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elkins Park Sch has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Elkins Park Sch a charter school?
No, Elkins Park Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elkins Park Sch a Title I school?
No, Elkins Park Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elkins Park Sch?
51.1% of students at Elkins Park 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 599
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.5%
- Phone
- (215) 881-4941
- Area population (ZIP 19027)
- 20,412
- Area average commute
- 32.5 min
- Area median age
- 43
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 19027; 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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