Below Average
#2343 of 2,846 schools in PA
Garrettford EL Sch
Elementary School · Upper Darby Sd · Drexel Hill, PA
An Upper Darby Sd elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3830 Garrett Rd, Drexel Hill, PA 19026
- Math 28% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 34% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Garrettford EL Sch score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 47 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 31% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (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
How we rate schools
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Where Garrettford 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 79Very Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,079
Median home value
$243,000
Median rent
$1,316/mo
College educated
45.9%
Homeownership
66.7%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19026; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Ardmore Avenue EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 545 | 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.
Upper Darby Sd
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #3 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
Garrettford EL Sch is listed in Upper Darby SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Garrettford EL Sch
Garrettford EL Sch is a public elementary school in Drexel Hill, PA, part of Upper Darby Sd, serving approximately 553 students in grades 1st-5th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,343 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Garrettford EL Sch
What grades does Garrettford EL Sch serve?
Garrettford EL Sch serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Garrettford EL Sch?
Garrettford EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 553 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garrettford EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Garrettford EL Sch is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Garrettford EL Sch rank in PA?
Garrettford EL Sch ranks #2,343 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Garrettford EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Garrettford EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Garrettford EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Garrettford EL Sch has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Garrettford EL Sch a charter school?
No, Garrettford EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Garrettford EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Garrettford EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Garrettford EL Sch?
100.0% of students at Garrettford 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
- 553
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.3%
- Phone
- (610) 626-9168
- Area population (ZIP 19026)
- 32,749
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 19026; 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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