Very Good
#1044 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 37% in state
Myers EL Sch
Elementary School · Cheltenham Sd · Elkins Park, PA
A Cheltenham Sd elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7609 Montgomery Ave, Elkins Park, PA 19027
- Math 65% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Myers EL Sch score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2018, reaching 63% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Myers 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,190
Median home value
$348,700
Median rent
$1,439/mo
College educated
56.1%
Homeownership
63.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19027; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–4 | 1.0 mi | 421 | Compare → |
| Ellwood SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 295 | Compare → |
| Aspira Bilingual Cyber CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 957 | Compare → |
| Eugenio Maria De Hostos CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 486 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Cheltenham Sd
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $25,413NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Myers EL Sch is listed in Cheltenham SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Myers EL Sch
Myers EL Sch is a public elementary school in Elkins Park, PA, part of Cheltenham Sd, serving approximately 309 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,044 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Myers EL Sch
What grades does Myers EL Sch serve?
Myers EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Myers EL Sch?
Myers EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 309 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Myers EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Myers EL Sch is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Myers EL Sch rank in PA?
Myers EL Sch ranks #1,044 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Myers EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Myers EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Myers EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Myers EL Sch has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Myers EL Sch a charter school?
No, Myers EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Myers EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Myers EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Myers EL Sch?
55.3% of students at Myers 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
- 309
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.1%
- Phone
- (215) 517-4540
- Area population (ZIP 19027)
- 20,412
- Area average commute
- 32.5 min
- Area median age
- 43
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 19027; 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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