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#162 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 6% in state

Jarrettown EL Sch

Elementary School · Upper Dublin Sd · Dresher, PA

An Upper Dublin Sd elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1520 Limekiln Pike, Dresher, PA 19025

  • Math 81% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 76% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.26 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency80.8% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency75.5% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+29.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+19.7 pts
Overall Proficiency78% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)69% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+9.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$22,257
Chronic Absenteeism3.6%

Students at Jarrettown EL Sch score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency81%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency76%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 13 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 78% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
96%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
96%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
97%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
95%
ELA
93%
2013
Math
94%
ELA
88%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
81%
2015
Math
69%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
89%
2017
Math
78%
ELA
88%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
90%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
90%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2022
Math
65%
ELA
79%
2024
Math
81%
ELA
76%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 84% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

13.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Jarrettown 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$183,586

Median home value

$606,000

Median rent

$2,894/mo

College educated

69.4%

Homeownership

78.5%

Poverty rate

1.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19025; 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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition7.5privatePK–60.7 mi55Compare →
Maple Glen EL SchEnrollment path unverified9.2K–51.1 mi451Compare →
Thomas Fitzwater EL SchEnrollment path unverified8.2K–51.4 mi444Compare →

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 Dublin Sd

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#3 of 6
District spending per student
$22,257NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jarrettown EL Sch is listed in Upper Dublin SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jarrettown EL Sch

Jarrettown EL Sch is a public elementary school in Dresher, PA, part of Upper Dublin Sd, serving approximately 466 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #162 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jarrettown EL Sch

What grades does Jarrettown EL Sch serve?

Jarrettown EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Jarrettown EL Sch?

Jarrettown EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 466 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jarrettown EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Jarrettown 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 Jarrettown EL Sch rank in PA?

Jarrettown EL Sch ranks #162 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Jarrettown EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Jarrettown EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Jarrettown EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jarrettown EL Sch has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Jarrettown EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Jarrettown EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

13.1% of students at Jarrettown 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
466
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Montgomery County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
3.6%
Area population (ZIP 19025)
7,417
Area average commute
28.5 min
Area median age
45.7
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 19025; 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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