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#762 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 27% in state

New Garden Elementary School

Elementary School · Kennett Consolidated Sd · Toughkenamon, PA

A Kennett Consolidated Sd elementary school serving grades 1st – 5th.

265 New Garden Road, Toughkenamon, PA 19374

  • Math 52% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 65% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.87 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52.1% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65.5% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+0.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.7 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+1.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$18,545
Chronic Absenteeism7.5%

Students at New Garden Elementary School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency52%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency65%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 19 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 59% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
49%
ELA
63%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
64%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
46%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
68%
2020*
Math
46%
ELA
63%
2021*
Math
46%
ELA
63%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
60%
2024
Math
52%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (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 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

40.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where New Garden Elementary School 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median home value

$288,800

Median rent

$954/mo

College educated

10.3%

Homeownership

73%

Poverty rate

37.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19374; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

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; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bancroft EL SchEnrollment path unverified7.01–52.5 mi396Compare →
Avon Grove CsCharter · enrollment unverified6.1K–123.2 mi1,890Compare →
North Star Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.8K–53.5 mi617Compare →
Assumption Bvm SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7privateK–83.8 mi204Compare →

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.

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.

Kennett Consolidated Sd

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 6
District spending per student
$18,545NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

New Garden Elementary School is listed in Kennett Consolidated SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About New Garden Elementary School

New Garden Elementary School is a public elementary school in Toughkenamon, PA, part of Kennett Consolidated Sd, serving approximately 466 students in grades 1st-5th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #762 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about New Garden Elementary School

What grades does New Garden Elementary School serve?

New Garden Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 5th.

How many students attend New Garden Elementary School?

New Garden Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 466 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at New Garden Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at New Garden Elementary School 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 New Garden Elementary School rank in PA?

New Garden Elementary School ranks #762 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is New Garden Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

New Garden Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 New Garden Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, New Garden Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is New Garden Elementary School a charter school?

No, New Garden Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is New Garden Elementary School a Title I school?

No, New Garden Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Garden Elementary School?

40.6% of students at New Garden Elementary School 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
1st – 5th
Enrollment
466
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Chester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.5%
Area population (ZIP 19374)
732
Area median age
22.8
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 19374; 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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