Excellent
#382 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 13% in state
Marple Newtown Shs
High School · Marple Newtown Sd · Newtown Square, PA
A Marple Newtown Sd high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
120 Media Line Rd, Newtown Square, PA 19073
- Math 42% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 65% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Marple Newtown Shs score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 54% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 83% (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 26 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Marple Newtown Shs 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$131,061
Median home value
$581,400
Median rent
$1,987/mo
College educated
64.6%
Homeownership
79.5%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19073; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford Friends SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3 | K–9 | 0.9 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Delaware County Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8 | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 656 | Compare → |
| Academy-notre Dame De NamurPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | 6–12 | 2.7 mi | 551 | Compare → |
| Hill Top Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | 5–12 | 3.0 mi | 76 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Marple Newtown Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $20,558NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Marple Newtown Shs is listed in Marple Newtown SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marple Newtown Shs
Marple Newtown Shs is a public high school in Newtown Square, PA, part of Marple Newtown Sd, serving approximately 1,245 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #382 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marple Newtown Shs
What grades does Marple Newtown Shs serve?
Marple Newtown Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Marple Newtown Shs?
Marple Newtown Shs has an enrollment of approximately 1,245 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marple Newtown Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Marple Newtown Shs is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marple Newtown Shs rank in PA?
Marple Newtown Shs ranks #382 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Marple Newtown Shs's MySchoolScout rating?
Marple Newtown Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Marple Newtown Shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marple Newtown Shs has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Marple Newtown Shs a charter school?
No, Marple Newtown Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marple Newtown Shs a Title I school?
No, Marple Newtown Shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marple Newtown Shs?
28.0% of students at Marple Newtown Shs 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
- 1,245
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 94
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.1%
- Phone
- (610) 359-4218
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 19073)
- 21,587
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 46.3
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 19073; 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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