Excellent
#7 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 1% in state
Merion EL Sch
Elementary School · Lower Merion Sd · Merion Station, PA
A Lower Merion Sd elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
549 S Bowman Ave, Merion Station, PA 19066
- Math 88% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 92% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Merion EL Sch score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 90% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 92% (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
14.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Merion 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$243,500
Median home value
$871,300
Median rent
$2,319/mo
College educated
83.6%
Homeownership
89.5%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19066; 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; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gan Chabad of the Main LinePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| St Margaret SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 239 | Compare → |
| Waldron Mercy AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 370 | Compare → |
| St Katherine SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.7 | K–10 | 0.7 mi | 69 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Lower Merion Sd
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #3 of 11
- District spending per student
- $31,428NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Merion EL Sch is listed in Lower Merion SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Merion EL Sch
Merion EL Sch is a public elementary school in Merion Station, PA, part of Lower Merion Sd, serving approximately 442 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #7 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Merion EL Sch
What grades does Merion EL Sch serve?
Merion EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Merion EL Sch?
Merion EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 442 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merion EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Merion EL Sch is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Merion EL Sch rank in PA?
Merion EL Sch ranks #7 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Merion EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Merion EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 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 Merion EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Merion EL Sch has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Merion EL Sch a charter school?
No, Merion EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Merion EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Merion EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Merion EL Sch?
14.7% of students at Merion 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
- 442
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.8%
- Phone
- (610) 645-1470
- Area population (ZIP 19066)
- 5,893
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 19066; 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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