Very Good
#892 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 31% in state
Paxon Hollow MS
Middle School · Marple Newtown Sd · Broomall, PA
A Marple Newtown Sd middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
815 Paxon Hollow Rd, Broomall, PA 19008
- Math 51% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Paxon Hollow MS score 59% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Paxon Hollow MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$127,646
Median home value
$469,900
Median rent
$1,633/mo
College educated
50.6%
Homeownership
85.1%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19008; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | 1–8 | 1.9 mi | 172 | Compare → |
| Child Guidance Elementary EdPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–8 | 2.0 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Child Guidance Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–8 | 2.0 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Springton Lake MSEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 978 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Marple Newtown Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 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
Paxon Hollow MS is listed in Marple Newtown SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paxon Hollow MS
Paxon Hollow MS is a public middle school in Broomall, PA, part of Marple Newtown Sd, serving approximately 876 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #892 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paxon Hollow MS
What grades does Paxon Hollow MS serve?
Paxon Hollow MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Paxon Hollow MS?
Paxon Hollow MS has an enrollment of approximately 876 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paxon Hollow MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Paxon Hollow MS is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paxon Hollow MS rank in PA?
Paxon Hollow MS ranks #892 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Paxon Hollow MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Paxon Hollow MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Paxon Hollow MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paxon Hollow MS has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Paxon Hollow MS a charter school?
No, Paxon Hollow MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paxon Hollow MS a Title I school?
No, Paxon Hollow MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paxon Hollow MS?
28.5% of students at Paxon Hollow MS 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 876
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 73
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.5%
- Phone
- (610) 359-4320
- Area population (ZIP 19008)
- 20,193
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 19008; 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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