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#114 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 4% in state

Worcester EL Sch

Elementary School · Methacton Sd · Lansdale, PA

A Methacton Sd elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3017 Skippack Pike, Lansdale, PA 19446

  • Math 86% vs PA 47% (2024)
  • Reading 79% vs PA 54% (2024)
  • 13:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.26 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency86% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency78.9% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+34.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+23.1 pts
Overall Proficiency82% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)68% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+14.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
District spending per student$22,747

Students at Worcester EL Sch score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency86%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
47%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency79%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
54%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 83% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2024
Math
86%
ELA
79%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 84% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

13.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Worcester EL 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 36Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,104/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lansdale), 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

$103,875

Median home value

$415,400

Median rent

$1,738/mo

College educated

50.7%

Homeownership

66.5%

Poverty rate

6.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19446; 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; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
General Nash EL SchEnrollment path unverified7.8K–62.2 mi455Compare →
Gwynedd Square EL SchEnrollment path unverified8.0K–62.4 mi616Compare →
Corpus Christi SchoolPrivate · tuition5.6privatePK–82.5 mi368Compare →
West Point Child Learning CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK2.5 mi15Compare →

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.

Methacton Sd

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#1 of 7
District spending per student
$22,747NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Worcester EL Sch is listed in Methacton SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Worcester EL Sch

Worcester EL Sch is a public elementary school in Lansdale, PA, part of Methacton Sd, serving approximately 430 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #114 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Worcester EL Sch

What grades does Worcester EL Sch serve?

Worcester EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Worcester EL Sch?

Worcester EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 430 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Worcester EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Worcester EL Sch is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Worcester EL Sch rank in PA?

Worcester EL Sch ranks #114 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Worcester EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Worcester EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Worcester EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Worcester EL Sch has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Worcester EL Sch a charter school?

No, Worcester EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Worcester EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Worcester EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Worcester EL Sch?

13.5% of students at Worcester 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 – 4th
Enrollment
430
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Montgomery County
Area population (ZIP 19446)
61,608
Area average commute
27.8 min
Area median age
43.1
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 19446; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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