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#28 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 1% in state

Penn Wynne Sch

Elementary School · Lower Merion Sd · Wynnewood, PA

A Lower Merion Sd elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

250 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA 19096

  • Math 84% vs PA 47% (2024)
  • Reading 83% vs PA 54% (2024)
  • 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency83.9% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency83.3% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+32.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+27.5 pts
Overall Proficiency84% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)66% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+17.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile94th
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$31,428
Chronic Absenteeism5.3%

Students at Penn Wynne Sch score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency84%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
47%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency83%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
54%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 6 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 84% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
93%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
94%
ELA
91%
2013
Math
95%
ELA
93%
2014
Math
79%
ELA
88%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
85%
ELA
89%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2018
Math
85%
ELA
89%
2019
Math
85%
ELA
89%
2020*
Math
79%
ELA
86%
2021*
Math
79%
ELA
86%
2022
Math
82%
ELA
86%
2024
Math
84%
ELA
83%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 88% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

19.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Penn Wynne 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$186,648

Median home value

$711,600

Median rent

$2,107/mo

College educated

79.8%

Homeownership

77.9%

Poverty rate

4.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19096; 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
Perelman Jewish Day School-stern CenterPrivate · tuition4.1PK–50.6 mi217Compare →
Robert J Wilf Preschool and KindergartenPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.6 mi17Compare →
Temple Beth Hillel-beth EL Early Childhood CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK0.7 mi15Compare →
Friends Central SchoolPrivate · tuition7.7PK–120.8 mi738Compare →

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
#7 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

Penn Wynne Sch is listed in Lower Merion SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Penn Wynne Sch

Penn Wynne Sch is a public elementary school in Wynnewood, PA, part of Lower Merion Sd, serving approximately 607 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #28 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Penn Wynne Sch

What grades does Penn Wynne Sch serve?

Penn Wynne Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Penn Wynne Sch?

Penn Wynne Sch has an enrollment of approximately 607 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Penn Wynne Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Penn Wynne Sch is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Penn Wynne Sch rank in PA?

Penn Wynne Sch ranks #28 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Penn Wynne Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Penn Wynne Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Penn Wynne Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Penn Wynne Sch has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Penn Wynne Sch a charter school?

No, Penn Wynne Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Penn Wynne Sch a Title I school?

No, Penn Wynne Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Penn Wynne Sch?

19.1% of students at Penn Wynne 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
607
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Montgomery County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.3%
Area population (ZIP 19096)
15,136
Area average commute
29.2 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 19096; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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