Lower Merion School District
- 301 EAST MONTGOMERY AVE
- ARDMORE, PA 19003
- (610) 645-1800
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 99.7% | 82.7% |
| Dropout Rate | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $20,123 | $11,954 |
| Students Per Teacher | 10.9 | 13.7 |
| Number of Schools | 10 | - |
| Number of Students | 6,788 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 624 | - |
District Test Scores
PSSA - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.0% | 84.5% | |
| 2009 | 93.5% | 81.7% | |
| 2008 | 92.5% | 80.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.5% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 92.3% | 77.0% | |
| 2008 | 92.1% | 76.8% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.4% | 84.9% | |
| 2009 | 94.6% | 81.8% | |
| 2008 | 93.7% | 79.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.2% | 72.9% | |
| 2009 | 92.3% | 72.6% | |
| 2008 | 92.6% | 70.1% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.8% | 81.4% | |
| 2009 | 95.0% | 83.4% | |
| 2008 | 95.7% | 81.5% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.3% | 74.4% | |
| 2009 | 90.0% | 73.5% | |
| 2008 | 85.8% | 73.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.5% | 64.1% | |
| 2009 | 90.0% | 64.5% | |
| 2008 | 82.5% | 61.6% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.7% | 61.8% | |
| 2009 | 84.5% | 58.1% | |
| 2008 | 83.8% | 57.3% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.5% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 89.8% | 75.7% | |
| 2008 | 93.9% | 72.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.4% | 68.8% | |
| 2009 | 86.8% | 67.6% | |
| 2008 | 88.0% | 66.9% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.2% | 77.9% | |
| 2009 | 93.4% | 75.3% | |
| 2008 | 84.8% | 70.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.9% | 73.5% | |
| 2009 | 92.7% | 71.4% | |
| 2008 | 85.6% | 70.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.0% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 88.7% | 71.3% | |
| 2008 | 87.9% | 70.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.4% | 81.9% | |
| 2009 | 94.7% | 80.5% | |
| 2008 | 93.1% | 78.3% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.5% | 57.2% | |
| 2009 | 77.4% | 54.8% | |
| 2008 | 76.0% | 52.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.2% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 83.6% | 71.2% | |
| 2008 | 85.8% | 69.1% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.2% | 59.6% | |
| 2009 | 82.4% | 55.6% | |
| 2008 | 83.3% | 55.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.2% | 67.2% | |
| 2009 | 88.4% | 65.2% | |
| 2008 | 87.5% | 64.7% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.5% | 39.8% | |
| 2009 | 65.0% | 39.7% | |
| 2008 | 65.4% | 35.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.2% | 80.7% | |
| 2009 | 94.7% | 82.7% | |
| 2008 | 97.8% | 85.8% | |
Distict total - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 89.5% | - | |
Source: PA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 6,788 | 10.9 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 392 |
| 1st Grade Students | 519 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 521 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 551 |
| 4th Grade Students | 531 |
| 5th Grade Students | 526 |
| 6th Grade Students | 562 |
| 7th Grade Students | 516 |
| 8th Grade Students | 540 |
| 9th Grade Students | 601 |
| 10th Grade Students | 527 |
| 11th Grade Students | 562 |
| 12th Grade Students | 604 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 13 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 551 |
| Hispanic | 152 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 594 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 5,599 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 3,473 |
| Female | 3,436 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 624 | 10.9 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 10 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 268 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 300 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 46 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 144 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 5 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 25 |
| Elementary | 10 |
| Secondary | 15 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 10 |
| Library Support Staff | 11 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 442 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 11 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 30 |
| School Administrators | 22 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 44 |
| Student Support Services | 22 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 314 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $174,782,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $157,842,000 | 90.3% |
| Property Tax | $145,809,000 | 83.4% |
| Public Utility Tax | $190,000 | 0.1% |
| All Other Taxes | $4,026,000 | 2.3% |
| Other School Systems | $1,451,000 | 0.8% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $203,000 | 0.1% |
| School Lunch | $2,027,000 | 1.2% |
| Other Sales and Services | $116,000 | 0.07% |
| Rents and Royalties | $26,000 | 0.01% |
| Interest Earnings | $3,967,000 | 2.3% |
| Private Contributions | $15,000 | 0.01% |
| Miscellaneous | $12,000 | 0.01% |
| Total State Revenues | $15,864,000 | 9.1% |
| General Formula Assistance | $3,266,000 | 1.9% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $6,291,000 | 3.6% |
| Special Education Programs | $3,035,000 | 1.7% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $62,000 | 0.04% |
| School Lunch Programs | $121,000 | 0.07% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $55,000 | 0.03% |
| Transportation Programs | $2,125,000 | 1.2% |
| Other Programs | $909,000 | 0.5% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $1,076,000 | 0.6% |
| Through State - Title I | $316,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $198,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $27,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $7,000 | 0.00% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $317,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Other | $211,000 | 0.1% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $139,127,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $86,019,000 | 61.8% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $50,616,000 | 36.4% |
| Student Support | $8,486,000 | 4.9% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $4,972,000 | 2.8% |
| General Administration Support | $2,637,000 | 1.5% |
| School Administration Support | $6,694,000 | 3.8% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $13,573,000 | 7.8% |
| Student Transportation Support | $8,681,000 | 5.0% |
| Other Support Services | $5,573,000 | 3.2% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $2,492,000 | 1.8% |
| Food Services | $2,492,000 | 1.4% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 99.7% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 603 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 10 | 0.4% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Lower Merion School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 10
- Students: 6,788
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 624
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| BALA-CYNWYD MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
510 Bryn Mawr Ave
Bala Cynwyd, PA Public | 6-8 | 817 | 10.0 |  Review This School |
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| BELMONT HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
200 School St
Bala Cynwyd, PA Public | KG-5 | 445 | 12.0 | Review This School |
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| CYNWYD SCHOOL | ||||
101 West Levering Mill Rd
Bala Cynwyd, PA Public | KG-5 | 479 | 12.2 | Review This School |
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| GLADWYNE SCHOOL | ||||
230 West Righters Mill Rd
Gladwyne, PA Public | KG-5 | 559 | 13.6 |  3 out of 5 1 Review |
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| HARRITON HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
600 North Ithan Ave
Rosemont, PA Public | 9-12 | 893 | 10.2 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| LOWER MERION HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
245 East Montgomery Ave
Ardmore, PA Public | 9-12 | 1,401 | 11.0 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MERION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
549 South Bowman Ave
Merion Station, PA Public | KG-5 | 492 | 13.0 | Review This School |
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| PENN VALLEY SCHOOL | ||||
301 Righters Mill Rd
Narberth, PA Public | KG-5 | 509 | 11.9 | Review This School |
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| PENN WYNNE SCHOOL | ||||
250 Haverford Rd
Wynnewood, PA Public | KG-5 | 557 | 12.5 | Review This School |
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| WELSH VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
325 Tower Ln
Narberth, PA Public | 6-8 | 801 | 9.6 | 3 out of 5 1 Review |
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