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#626 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 22% in state

Strath Haven MS

Middle School · Wallingford-swarthmore Sd · Wallingford, PA

A Wallingford-swarthmore Sd middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

200 S Providence Rd, Wallingford, PA 19086

  • Math 59% vs PA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 78% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 12:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58.5% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77.8% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+20.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+24.3 pts
Overall Proficiency68% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)67% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+1.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
District spending per student$22,293
Chronic Absenteeism8.7%

Students at Strath Haven MS score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency59%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
36%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency78%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 68% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
88%
2013
Math
88%
ELA
89%
2014
Math
56%
ELA
79%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
80%
2016
Math
58%
ELA
80%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
84%
2018
Math
58%
ELA
83%
2019
Math
58%
ELA
83%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
71%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
71%
2022
Math
44%
ELA
74%
2024
Math
59%
ELA
78%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (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

16.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Strath Haven 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 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$143,762

Median home value

$425,200

Median rent

$1,788/mo

College educated

65.9%

Homeownership

88.7%

Poverty rate

5.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19086; 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
Ridley MSEnrollment path unverified4.96–82.4 mi1,307Compare →
Richardson MSEnrollment path unverified7.46–82.5 mi1,102Compare →
Davidson SchoolPrivate · tuition7.8privatePK–122.6 mi320Compare →
Toby Farms Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.94–82.8 mi315Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Wallingford-swarthmore Sd

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$22,293NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Strath Haven MS is listed in Wallingford-Swarthmore SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Strath Haven MS

Strath Haven MS is a public middle school in Wallingford, PA, part of Wallingford-swarthmore Sd, serving approximately 886 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #626 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Strath Haven MS

What grades does Strath Haven MS serve?

Strath Haven MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Strath Haven MS?

Strath Haven MS has an enrollment of approximately 886 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Strath Haven MS?

The student-teacher ratio at Strath Haven 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 Strath Haven MS rank in PA?

Strath Haven MS ranks #626 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Strath Haven MS's MySchoolScout rating?

Strath Haven MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Strath Haven MS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Strath Haven MS has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Strath Haven MS a charter school?

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

Is Strath Haven MS a Title I school?

No, Strath Haven MS is not currently a Title I school.

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

16.6% of students at Strath Haven 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
886
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
74
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Delaware County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.7%
Area population (ZIP 19086)
12,835
Area average commute
31.7 min
Area median age
41.8
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 19086; 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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