Very Good
#791 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 28% in state
Roberts EL Sch
Elementary School · Upper Merion Area Sd · Wayne, PA
An Upper Merion Area Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
889 Croton Road, Wayne, PA 19087
- Math 62% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 64% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Roberts EL Sch score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 63% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Roberts EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
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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
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.4 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Mother Teresa Regional Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3 | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 210 | Compare → |
| Armenian Sisters AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| For Kids Sake LlcPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 1.7 mi | 12 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Upper Merion Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $23,603NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Roberts EL Sch is listed in Upper Merion Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Roberts EL Sch
Roberts EL Sch is a public elementary school in Wayne, PA, part of Upper Merion Area Sd, serving approximately 285 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #791 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Roberts EL Sch
What grades does Roberts EL Sch serve?
Roberts EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Roberts EL Sch?
Roberts EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 285 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roberts EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Roberts EL Sch is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Roberts EL Sch rank in PA?
Roberts EL Sch ranks #791 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Roberts EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Roberts EL Sch 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 Roberts EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Roberts EL Sch has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Roberts EL Sch a charter school?
No, Roberts EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Roberts EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Roberts EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Roberts EL Sch?
32.6% of students at Roberts 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
- 285
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.5%
- Phone
- (610) 205-3752
- 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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