Below Average
#2441 of 2,846 schools in PA
Marshall Street EL Sch
Elementary School · Norristown Area Sd · Norristown, PA
A Norristown Area Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
1525 W Marshall St, Norristown, PA 19403
- Math 29% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Marshall Street EL Sch score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Marshall Street 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 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,433/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Norristown), 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
$101,996
Median home value
$355,700
Median rent
$1,640/mo
College educated
47.9%
Homeownership
73.4%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19403; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–4 | 1.1 mi | 496 | Compare → |
| Davenport EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 1–4 | 1.3 mi | 370 | Compare → |
| The Pathway SchoolPrivate · tuition | 9.1private | 2–12 | 1.4 mi | 164 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Norristown Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #7 of 12
- District spending per student
- $18,833NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Marshall Street EL Sch is listed in Norristown Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marshall Street EL Sch
Marshall Street EL Sch is a public elementary school in Norristown, PA, part of Norristown Area Sd, serving approximately 564 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,441 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marshall Street EL Sch
What grades does Marshall Street EL Sch serve?
Marshall Street EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Marshall Street EL Sch?
Marshall Street EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 564 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall Street EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshall Street EL Sch is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marshall Street EL Sch rank in PA?
Marshall Street EL Sch ranks #2,441 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Marshall Street EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Marshall Street EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Marshall Street EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marshall Street EL Sch has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Marshall Street EL Sch a charter school?
No, Marshall Street EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marshall Street EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Marshall Street EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marshall Street EL Sch?
100.4% of students at Marshall Street 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 564
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.8%
- Phone
- (610) 630-8550
- Area population (ZIP 19403)
- 43,967
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 45.2
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 19403; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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