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Upper Darby Kdg Ctr

Elementary School · Upper Darby Sd · Drexel Hill, PA

An Upper Darby Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – Kindergarten.

Estimated ScoreLimited data profile

3200 State Rd, Drexel Hill, PA 19026

  • 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on PA statewide data.Learn more

Academics

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics6.3Average49%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.·Area estimate · Based on PA state average
Resources & Environment1.2Needs Improvement51%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.3:1
District spending per student$15,476
Chronic Absenteeism37.9%

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

99.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Upper Darby Kdg Ctr 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 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 45Some Transit
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$89,079

Median home value

$243,000

Median rent

$1,316/mo

College educated

45.9%

Homeownership

66.7%

Poverty rate

7.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19026; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Bernadette SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–80.3 mi244Compare →
Hillcrest EL SchEnrollment path unverified4.0K–50.4 mi566Compare →
St Andrew SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4privatePK–80.4 mi415Compare →
Holy Child AcademyPrivate · tuition9.0privatePK–80.5 mi122Compare →

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.

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

Upper Darby Sd

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#8 of 12
District spending per student
$15,476NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Upper Darby Kdg Ctr is listed in Upper Darby SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Upper Darby Kdg Ctr

Upper Darby Kdg Ctr is a public elementary school in Drexel Hill, PA, part of Upper Darby Sd, serving approximately 605 students in grades Kindergarten-Kindergarten with a 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,623 of 2,846 schools in PA. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Upper Darby Kdg Ctr

What grades does Upper Darby Kdg Ctr serve?

Upper Darby Kdg Ctr serves students in grades Kindergarten through Kindergarten.

How many students attend Upper Darby Kdg Ctr?

Upper Darby Kdg Ctr has an enrollment of approximately 605 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Upper Darby Kdg Ctr?

The student-teacher ratio at Upper Darby Kdg Ctr is 23.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Upper Darby Kdg Ctr rank in PA?

Upper Darby Kdg Ctr ranks #2,623 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Upper Darby Kdg Ctr's MySchoolScout rating?

Upper Darby Kdg Ctr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Upper Darby Kdg Ctr a charter school?

No, Upper Darby Kdg Ctr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Upper Darby Kdg Ctr a Title I school?

No, Upper Darby Kdg Ctr is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Upper Darby Kdg Ctr?

99.8% of students at Upper Darby Kdg Ctr 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 – Kindergarten
Enrollment
605
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Delaware County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.9%
Area population (ZIP 19026)
32,749
Area average commute
31.3 min
Area median age
36.3
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.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 19026; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24

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