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#1914 of 2,846 schools in PA
Willow Dale EL Sch
Elementary School · Centennial Sd · Warminster, PA
A Centennial Sd elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
720 Norristown Rd, Warminster, PA 18974
- Math 45% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Willow Dale EL Sch score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 14-year record (2011–2024) and has held near 44% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Willow Dale EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$99,724
Median home value
$407,300
Median rent
$1,634/mo
College educated
39.5%
Homeownership
74.9%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18974; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St, Joseph St. Robert SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 166 | Compare → |
| Blair Mill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 392 | Compare → |
| Barclay EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–6 | 1.9 mi | 685 | Compare → |
| St Joseph St Robert SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 2.0 mi | 177 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Centennial Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $20,775NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Willow Dale EL Sch is listed in Centennial SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Willow Dale EL Sch
Willow Dale EL Sch is a public elementary school in Warminster, PA, part of Centennial Sd, serving approximately 716 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,914 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Willow Dale EL Sch
What grades does Willow Dale EL Sch serve?
Willow Dale EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Willow Dale EL Sch?
Willow Dale EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 716 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Dale EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Dale EL Sch is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Willow Dale EL Sch rank in PA?
Willow Dale EL Sch ranks #1,914 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Willow Dale EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Willow Dale EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Willow Dale EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Willow Dale EL Sch has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Willow Dale EL Sch a charter school?
No, Willow Dale EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Willow Dale EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Willow Dale EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Willow Dale EL Sch?
52.5% of students at Willow Dale 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 716
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bucks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.2%
- Phone
- (215) 441-6093
- Area population (ZIP 18974)
- 42,984
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
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 18974; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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