Below Average
#2415 of 2,846 schools in PA
Highland Park EL Sch
Elementary School · Upper Darby Sd · Upper Darby, PA
An Upper Darby Sd elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8301 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA 19082
- Math 29% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Highland Park 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 42 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (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
100.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Highland Park EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,551
Median home value
$155,400
Median rent
$1,178/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
48.3%
Poverty rate
19.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19082; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus SchEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 217 | Compare → |
| Hillcrest EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 566 | Compare → |
| Lamberton Robert E SchEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 324 | Compare → |
| Bywood EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 1–5 | 1.1 mi | 651 | 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.
Upper Darby Sd
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #5 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
Highland Park EL Sch is listed in Upper Darby SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Highland Park EL Sch
Highland Park EL Sch is a public elementary school in Upper Darby, PA, part of Upper Darby Sd, serving approximately 704 students in grades 1st-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,415 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Highland Park EL Sch
What grades does Highland Park EL Sch serve?
Highland Park EL Sch serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Highland Park EL Sch?
Highland Park EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 704 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Park EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Park EL Sch is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Highland Park EL Sch rank in PA?
Highland Park EL Sch ranks #2,415 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Highland Park EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Highland Park EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Highland Park EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highland Park EL Sch has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Highland Park EL Sch a charter school?
No, Highland Park EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Highland Park EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Highland Park EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Highland Park EL Sch?
100.1% of students at Highland Park 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
- 704
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.9%
- Phone
- (610) 853-4530
- Area population (ZIP 19082)
- 41,875
- Area average commute
- 33.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
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 19082; 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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