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#303 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 11% in state

Lower Moreland HS

High School · Lower Moreland Township Sd · Huntingdon Valley, PA

A Lower Moreland Township Sd high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

545 Red Lion Rd, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006

  • Math 66% vs PA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 67% vs PA 64% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.32 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency65.7% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66.5% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+23.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.5 pts
Overall Proficiency66% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)65% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+0.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile68th
College Readiness8.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation31.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
District spending per student$19,536
Chronic Absenteeism11.1%

Students at Lower Moreland HS score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency66%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
42%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency67%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
64%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 66% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2017
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2018
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2019
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2020*
Math
82%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
82%
ELA
25%
2024
Math
66%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (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 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

21.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Lower Moreland HS 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 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$124,302

Median home value

$518,500

Median rent

$1,430/mo

College educated

53.5%

Homeownership

74.8%

Poverty rate

4.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19006; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
31.1% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics13sports offered
6 boys'·7 girls'·22 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Academy of the New Church Boys SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1private9–120.5 mi133Compare →
The Academy of the New Church Girls' SchoolPrivate · tuition8.8private9–120.5 mi91Compare →
Washington George HSEnrollment path unverified5.19–122.1 mi1,886Compare →
Huntingdon Valley Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.2privateK–92.6 mi64Compare →

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.

Lower Moreland Township Sd

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$19,536NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lower Moreland HS is listed in Lower Moreland Township SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lower Moreland HS

Lower Moreland HS is a public high school in Huntingdon Valley, PA, part of Lower Moreland Township Sd, serving approximately 848 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #303 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lower Moreland HS

What grades does Lower Moreland HS serve?

Lower Moreland HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lower Moreland HS?

Lower Moreland HS has an enrollment of approximately 848 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lower Moreland HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Lower Moreland HS is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lower Moreland HS rank in PA?

Lower Moreland HS ranks #303 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Lower Moreland HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Lower Moreland HS 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 Lower Moreland HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lower Moreland HS has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lower Moreland HS a charter school?

No, Lower Moreland HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lower Moreland HS a Title I school?

No, Lower Moreland HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lower Moreland HS?

21.5% of students at Lower Moreland HS 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
848
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
65
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Montgomery County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.1%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 19006)
23,211
Area average commute
31.1 min
Area median age
44.2
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 19006; 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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