Excellent
#62 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 2% in state
Hillendale EL Sch
Elementary School · Unionville-chadds Ford Sd · Chadds Ford, PA
An Unionville-chadds Ford Sd elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1850 Hillendale Road, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
- Math 79% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 92% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hillendale EL Sch score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 86% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 91% (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
9.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hillendale 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$154,933
Median home value
$588,600
Median rent
$2,003/mo
College educated
68.8%
Homeownership
85.9%
Poverty rate
2.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19317; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairville Friends School IncPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Greenwood EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 1–5 | 1.6 mi | 552 | Compare → |
| Centerville Layton SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 92 | Compare → |
| Chadds Ford EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | 2.2 mi | 355 | 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.
Unionville-chadds Ford Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $21,824NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hillendale EL Sch is listed in Unionville-Chadds Ford SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hillendale EL Sch
Hillendale EL Sch is a public elementary school in Chadds Ford, PA, part of Unionville-chadds Ford Sd, serving approximately 373 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #62 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hillendale EL Sch
What grades does Hillendale EL Sch serve?
Hillendale EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Hillendale EL Sch?
Hillendale EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 373 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillendale EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillendale EL Sch is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hillendale EL Sch rank in PA?
Hillendale EL Sch ranks #62 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Hillendale EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Hillendale EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Hillendale EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hillendale EL Sch has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hillendale EL Sch a charter school?
No, Hillendale EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hillendale EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Hillendale EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hillendale EL Sch?
9.7% of students at Hillendale 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 373
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Chester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.9%
- Phone
- (610) 388-1439
- Area population (ZIP 19317)
- 10,844
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
Official sources & links
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 19317; 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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