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#75 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 3% in state

Radnor MS

Middle School · Radnor Township Sd · Wayne, PA

A Radnor Township Sd middle school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

150 Louella Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087

  • Math 76% vs PA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 89% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 11:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.31 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.5Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency76.3% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency89.3% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+38.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+35.8 pts
Overall Proficiency83% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)68% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+14.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile92th
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
District spending per student$26,234
Chronic Absenteeism10.2%

Students at Radnor MS score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency76%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
36%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency89%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 83% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
94%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
95%
ELA
93%
2013
Math
95%
ELA
93%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
89%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
89%
2016
Math
74%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
74%
ELA
88%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
86%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
86%
2020*
Math
63%
ELA
87%
2021*
Math
63%
ELA
87%
2022
Math
66%
ELA
89%
2024
Math
76%
ELA
89%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 90% (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

14%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Radnor MS 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 83Very Walkable
  • Bike 58Bikeable

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

Median income

$165,451

Median home value

$693,200

Median rent

$2,130/mo

College educated

78.1%

Homeownership

72.3%

Poverty rate

3.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19087; 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Woodlynde SchoolPrivate · tuition8.0K–121.6 mi230Compare →
St Katherine Day School -upperPrivate · tuition8.4K–121.7 mi74Compare →
The Grayson SchoolPrivate · tuition8.6PK–121.7 mi138Compare →
The Agnes Irwin SchoolPrivate · tuition7.5PK–122.1 mi573Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Radnor Township Sd

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$26,234NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Radnor MS is listed in Radnor Township SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Radnor MS

Radnor MS is a public middle school in Wayne, PA, part of Radnor Township Sd, serving approximately 813 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #75 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Radnor MS

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Dr. David M. Wiedlich, the principal of Radnor Middle School, has received significant recognition for his leadership. He was named Pennsylvania’s 2026 Principal of the Year by the Pennsylvania Principals Association 1. Additionally, he was selected as one of three national finalists for the 2026 National Middle Level Principal of the Year, an honor presented by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) 1. The school operates within the Radnor Township School District (RTSD), which recently approved its 2026-27 Proposed Final Budget 1. The district also received a donation of $8,261.80 from GIANT food stores through the GIANT Feeding Kids Initiative 1. Dr. Sharon Schaefer was appointed as Assistant to the Superintendent for Teaching & Learning, beginning her role in March 2026 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.rtsd.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Radnor MS

What grades does Radnor MS serve?

Radnor MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Radnor MS?

Radnor MS has an enrollment of approximately 813 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Radnor MS?

The student-teacher ratio at Radnor MS is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Radnor MS rank in PA?

Radnor MS ranks #75 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Radnor MS's MySchoolScout rating?

Radnor MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Radnor MS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Radnor MS has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Radnor MS a charter school?

No, Radnor MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Radnor MS a Title I school?

No, Radnor MS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Radnor MS?

14.0% of students at Radnor 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
813
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
74
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Delaware County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.2%
Area population (ZIP 19087)
33,770
Area average commute
25.4 min
Area median age
39.8
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 19087; 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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