Excellent
#196 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 7% in state
Willow Hill Sch
Elementary School · Abington Sd · Willow Grove, PA
An Abington Sd elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1700 Coolidge Avenue, Willow Grove, PA 19090
- Math 58% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 74% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Willow Hill Sch score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Willow 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,341
Median home value
$338,000
Median rent
$1,606/mo
College educated
42.8%
Homeownership
66.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19090; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Roslyn SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 429 | Compare → |
| Highland SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 470 | 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.
Abington Sd
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 9
- District spending per student
- $18,959NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Willow Hill Sch is listed in Abington SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Willow Hill Sch
Willow Hill Sch is a public elementary school in Willow Grove, PA, part of Abington Sd, serving approximately 371 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #196 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Willow Hill Sch
What grades does Willow Hill Sch serve?
Willow Hill Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Willow Hill Sch?
Willow Hill Sch has an enrollment of approximately 371 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Hill Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Hill Sch is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Willow Hill Sch rank in PA?
Willow Hill Sch ranks #196 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Willow Hill Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Willow Hill Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Hill Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Willow Hill Sch has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Willow Hill Sch a charter school?
No, Willow Hill Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Willow Hill Sch a Title I school?
No, Willow Hill Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Willow Hill Sch?
44.7% of students at Willow 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 371
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.7%
- Phone
- (215) 657-3800
- Area population (ZIP 19090)
- 19,926
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
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 19090; 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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