Excellent
#92 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 3% in state
Welsh Valley MS
Middle School · Lower Merion Sd · Narberth, PA
A Lower Merion Sd middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
325 Tower Lane, Narberth, PA 19072
- Math 75% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 82% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Welsh Valley MS score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 79% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 85% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Welsh Valley 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,003/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Narberth), 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
$175,833
Median home value
$776,500
Median rent
$1,956/mo
College educated
81.9%
Homeownership
72.4%
Poverty rate
2.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19072; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bala-cynwyd MSEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 5–8 | 1.3 mi | 796 | Compare → |
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| Aim AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | 1–12 | 2.0 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| St Katherine SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.7private | K–10 | 2.5 mi | 69 | Compare → |
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.
Lower Merion Sd
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #11 of 11
- District spending per student
- $31,428NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Welsh Valley MS is listed in Lower Merion SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Welsh Valley MS
Welsh Valley MS is a public middle school in Narberth, PA, part of Lower Merion Sd, serving approximately 818 students in grades 5th-8th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #92 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Welsh Valley MS
What grades does Welsh Valley MS serve?
Welsh Valley MS serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Welsh Valley MS?
Welsh Valley MS has an enrollment of approximately 818 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Welsh Valley MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Welsh Valley MS is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Welsh Valley MS rank in PA?
Welsh Valley MS ranks #92 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Welsh Valley MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Welsh Valley MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Welsh Valley MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Welsh Valley MS has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Welsh Valley MS a charter school?
No, Welsh Valley MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Welsh Valley MS a Title I school?
No, Welsh Valley MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Welsh Valley MS?
17.0% of students at Welsh Valley 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 818
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.4%
- Phone
- (610) 658-3920
- Area population (ZIP 19072)
- 10,352
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 45.3
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.
- 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 19072; 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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