Very Good
#643 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 23% in state
Kathryn D. Markley EL Sch
Elementary School · Great Valley Sd · Malvern, PA
A Great Valley Sd elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
354 Swedesford Rd, Malvern, PA 19355
- Math 67% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 69% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kathryn D. Markley EL Sch score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 68% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 80% (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
23.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kathryn D. Markley 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low233/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Malvern), 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
$162,917
Median home value
$662,200
Median rent
$1,960/mo
College educated
73.3%
Homeownership
71.9%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19355; 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Charlestown EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 2.6 mi | 358 | 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.
Great Valley Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $20,404NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kathryn D. Markley EL Sch is listed in Great Valley SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kathryn D. Markley EL Sch
Kathryn D. Markley EL Sch is a public elementary school in Malvern, PA, part of Great Valley Sd, serving approximately 668 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #643 of 2,846 schools in PA.
State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kathryn D. Markley EL Sch
What grades does Kathryn D. Markley EL Sch serve?
Kathryn D. Markley EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Kathryn D. Markley EL Sch?
Kathryn D. Markley EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 668 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kathryn D. Markley EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Kathryn D. Markley EL Sch is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kathryn D. Markley EL Sch rank in PA?
Kathryn D. Markley EL Sch ranks #643 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Kathryn D. Markley EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Kathryn D. Markley EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Kathryn D. Markley EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kathryn D. Markley EL Sch has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Kathryn D. Markley EL Sch a charter school?
No, Kathryn D. Markley EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kathryn D. Markley EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Kathryn D. Markley EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kathryn D. Markley EL Sch?
23.8% of students at Kathryn D. Markley 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
- 668
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Chester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.1%
- Phone
- (610) 644-1790
- Area population (ZIP 19355)
- 28,650
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 19355; 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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