Excellent
#317 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 11% in state
Indian Lane EL Sch
Elementary School · Rose Tree Media Sd · Media, PA
A Rose Tree Media Sd elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
309 S Old Middletown Rd, Media, PA 19063
- Math 75% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 77% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Indian Lane EL Sch score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 76% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 82% (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
20.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Indian Lane 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,811/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Media), 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
$121,899
Median home value
$505,500
Median rent
$1,623/mo
College educated
59.8%
Homeownership
69.7%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19063; 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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| Media EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 495 | Compare → |
| Media-providence Friends SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 93 | 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.
Rose Tree Media Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $22,344NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Indian Lane EL Sch is listed in Rose Tree Media SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Indian Lane EL Sch
Indian Lane EL Sch is a public elementary school in Media, PA, part of Rose Tree Media Sd, serving approximately 451 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #317 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Indian Lane EL Sch
What grades does Indian Lane EL Sch serve?
Indian Lane EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Indian Lane EL Sch?
Indian Lane EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 451 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Lane EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Lane EL Sch is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Indian Lane EL Sch rank in PA?
Indian Lane EL Sch ranks #317 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Indian Lane EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Indian Lane EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Indian Lane EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Indian Lane EL Sch has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Indian Lane EL Sch a charter school?
No, Indian Lane EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Indian Lane EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Indian Lane EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Indian Lane EL Sch?
20.4% of students at Indian Lane 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
- 451
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.9%
- Phone
- (610) 627-7101
- Area population (ZIP 19063)
- 38,206
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 19063; 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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