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#115 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 4% in state

Worrall EL Sch

Elementary School · Marple Newtown Sd · Broomall, PA

A Marple Newtown Sd elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2979 Pennview Ave, Broomall, PA 19008

  • Math 72% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 78% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency71.6% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77.8% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+20.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+22 pts
Overall Proficiency75% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+10.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$20,558
Chronic Absenteeism0.2%

Students at Worrall EL Sch score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency72%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency78%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 75% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
81%
ELA
88%
2018
Math
81%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
81%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2022
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2024
Math
72%
ELA
78%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 83% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

23.5%

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 Worrall 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$127,646

Median home value

$469,900

Median rent

$1,633/mo

College educated

50.6%

Homeownership

85.1%

Poverty rate

3.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19008; 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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Anastasia SchoolPrivate · tuition5.0privatePK–80.6 mi525Compare →
Russell EL SchEnrollment path unverified8.2K–51.1 mi374Compare →
Stratford Friends SchoolPrivate · tuition8.3privateK–91.3 mi75Compare →

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.

Marple Newtown Sd

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 6
District spending per student
$20,558NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Worrall EL Sch is listed in Marple Newtown SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Worrall EL Sch

Worrall EL Sch is a public elementary school in Broomall, PA, part of Marple Newtown Sd, serving approximately 434 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #115 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Worrall EL Sch

What grades does Worrall EL Sch serve?

Worrall EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Worrall EL Sch?

Worrall EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 434 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Worrall EL Sch is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Worrall EL Sch rank in PA?

Worrall EL Sch ranks #115 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Worrall EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Worrall 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 Worrall EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Worrall EL Sch has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Worrall EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Worrall EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

23.5% of students at Worrall 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
434
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Delaware County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
0.2%
Area population (ZIP 19008)
20,193
Area average commute
27.2 min
Area median age
44.3
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 19008; 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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