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#970 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 34% in state

Lakeview EL Sch

Elementary School · Ridley Sd · Ridley Park, PA

A Ridley Sd elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

333 Constitution Ave, Ridley Park, PA 19078

  • Math 41% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 51% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.9% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.3% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-9.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.5 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-8.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$20,575
Chronic Absenteeism5.3%

Students at Lakeview EL Sch score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency41%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency51%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 27 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 46% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
68%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
68%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
61%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
44%
ELA
58%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
71%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
63%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
38%
ELA
59%
2024
Math
41%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (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

45.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Lakeview 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 69Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated722/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ridley Park), 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

$93,456

Median home value

$244,500

Median rent

$1,318/mo

College educated

30.1%

Homeownership

68.3%

Poverty rate

5.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19078; 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St James Regional Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0privatePK–80.4 mi269Compare →
Woodlyn EL SchEnrollment path unverified7.0K–50.7 mi316Compare →
Leedom EL SchEnrollment path unverified7.6K–50.8 mi281Compare →
Grace Park EL SchEnrollment path unverified6.8K–51.0 mi361Compare →

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.

Ridley Sd

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#3 of 9
District spending per student
$20,575NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lakeview EL Sch is listed in Ridley SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lakeview EL Sch

Lakeview EL Sch is a public elementary school in Ridley Park, PA, part of Ridley Sd, serving approximately 379 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #970 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lakeview EL Sch

What grades does Lakeview EL Sch serve?

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

How many students attend Lakeview EL Sch?

Lakeview EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 379 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Lakeview EL Sch is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lakeview EL Sch rank in PA?

Lakeview EL Sch ranks #970 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Lakeview EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Lakeview EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Lakeview EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakeview EL Sch has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lakeview EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Lakeview EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

45.9% of students at Lakeview 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
379
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Delaware County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.3%
Area population (ZIP 19078)
11,742
Area average commute
25.9 min
Area median age
39.4
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 19078; 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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