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#477 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 17% in state

Gwynedd Square EL Sch

Elementary School · North Penn Sd · Lansdale, PA

A North Penn Sd elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1641 Supplee Rd, Lansdale, PA 19446

  • Math 75% vs PA 44% (2024)
  • Reading 70% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency74.8% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69.4% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+23.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.6 pts
Overall Proficiency72% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)66% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+5.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
District spending per student$19,888
Chronic Absenteeism5%

Students at Gwynedd Square EL Sch score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency75%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
44%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency70%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 21 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 72% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
96%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
96%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
89%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
69%
ELA
78%
2015
Math
71%
ELA
88%
2016
Math
73%
ELA
84%
2017
Math
68%
ELA
81%
2018
Math
70%
ELA
83%
2019
Math
70%
ELA
83%
2020*
Math
61%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
61%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
63%
ELA
69%
2024
Math
75%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

19%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Gwynedd Square 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,104/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lansdale), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$103,875

Median home value

$415,400

Median rent

$1,738/mo

College educated

50.7%

Homeownership

66.5%

Poverty rate

6.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19446; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Bridle Path EL SchEnrollment path unverified7.9K–6Not available510Compare →

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.

North Penn Sd

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#2 of 17
District spending per student
$19,888NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Gwynedd Square EL Sch is listed in North Penn SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Gwynedd Square EL Sch

Gwynedd Square EL Sch is a public elementary school in Lansdale, PA, part of North Penn Sd, serving approximately 616 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #477 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gwynedd Square EL Sch

What grades does Gwynedd Square EL Sch serve?

Gwynedd Square EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Gwynedd Square EL Sch?

Gwynedd Square EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 616 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gwynedd Square EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Gwynedd Square EL Sch is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gwynedd Square EL Sch rank in PA?

Gwynedd Square EL Sch ranks #477 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Gwynedd Square EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Gwynedd Square EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Gwynedd Square EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gwynedd Square EL Sch has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Gwynedd Square EL Sch a charter school?

No, Gwynedd Square EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Gwynedd Square EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Gwynedd Square EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gwynedd Square EL Sch?

19.0% of students at Gwynedd Square 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
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
616
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Montgomery County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.0%
Area population (ZIP 19446)
61,608
Area average commute
27.8 min
Area median age
43.1
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 19446; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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