Below Average
#2530 of 2,846 schools in PA
Sharon Hill Sch
Elementary School · Southeast Delco Sd · Sharon Hill, PA
A Southeast Delco Sd elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
701 Coates Street, Sharon Hill, PA 19079
- Math 19% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 31% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sharon Hill Sch score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 25% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (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 42 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sharon Hill 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 70Very Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,154/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sharon Hill), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,002
Median home value
$159,800
Median rent
$1,212/mo
College educated
23.8%
Homeownership
61.1%
Poverty rate
25.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19079; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 0.7 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Harris SchEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 688 | Compare → |
| Walnut Street EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 285 | Compare → |
| Colwyn EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 157 | 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.
Southeast Delco Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $17,413NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sharon Hill Sch is listed in Southeast Delco SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sharon Hill Sch
Sharon Hill Sch is a public elementary school in Sharon Hill, PA, part of Southeast Delco Sd, serving approximately 530 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,530 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sharon Hill Sch
What grades does Sharon Hill Sch serve?
Sharon Hill Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Sharon Hill Sch?
Sharon Hill Sch has an enrollment of approximately 530 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sharon Hill Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Sharon Hill Sch 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 Sharon Hill Sch rank in PA?
Sharon Hill Sch ranks #2,530 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Sharon Hill Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Sharon Hill Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Sharon Hill Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sharon Hill Sch has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sharon Hill Sch a charter school?
No, Sharon Hill Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sharon Hill Sch a Title I school?
No, Sharon Hill Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sharon Hill Sch?
100.2% of students at Sharon Hill 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 530
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 66.0%
- Phone
- (610) 522-4355
- Area population (ZIP 19079)
- 9,014
- Area average commute
- 35.5 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
Official sources & links
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 19079; 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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