Great Valley School District
- 47 CHURCH RD
- MALVERN, PA 19355
- (610) 889-2100
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 94.6% | 82.7% |
| Dropout Rate | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $14,506 | $11,954 |
| Students Per Teacher | 13.2 | 13.7 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | - |
| Number of Students | 3,995 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 302 | - |
District Test Scores
PSSA - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.7% | 84.5% | |
| 2009 | 94.1% | 81.7% | |
| 2008 | 94.0% | 80.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.7% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 93.1% | 77.0% | |
| 2008 | 90.1% | 76.8% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.0% | 84.9% | |
| 2009 | 94.5% | 81.8% | |
| 2008 | 94.1% | 79.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.6% | 72.9% | |
| 2009 | 91.6% | 72.6% | |
| 2008 | 91.1% | 70.1% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.0% | 81.4% | |
| 2009 | 98.1% | 83.4% | |
| 2008 | 97.6% | 81.5% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.3% | 74.4% | |
| 2009 | 87.6% | 73.5% | |
| 2008 | 85.9% | 73.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.3% | 64.1% | |
| 2009 | 87.9% | 64.5% | |
| 2008 | 84.7% | 61.6% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.0% | 61.8% | |
| 2009 | 89.7% | 58.1% | |
| 2008 | 85.1% | 57.3% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.6% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 87.4% | 75.7% | |
| 2008 | 89.6% | 72.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.8% | 68.8% | |
| 2009 | 84.5% | 67.6% | |
| 2008 | 87.2% | 66.9% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.6% | 77.9% | |
| 2009 | 88.6% | 75.3% | |
| 2008 | 89.0% | 70.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.0% | 73.5% | |
| 2009 | 89.3% | 71.4% | |
| 2008 | 91.7% | 70.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.2% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 87.6% | 71.3% | |
| 2008 | 85.4% | 70.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.7% | 81.9% | |
| 2009 | 94.5% | 80.5% | |
| 2008 | 94.7% | 78.3% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.1% | 57.2% | |
| 2009 | 82.1% | 54.8% | |
| 2008 | 86.3% | 52.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.8% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 96.4% | 71.2% | |
| 2008 | 94.4% | 69.1% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.5% | 59.6% | |
| 2009 | 74.2% | 55.6% | |
| 2008 | 75.8% | 55.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.8% | 67.2% | |
| 2009 | 84.1% | 65.2% | |
| 2008 | 85.6% | 64.7% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.6% | 39.8% | |
| 2009 | 66.4% | 39.7% | |
| 2008 | 62.1% | 35.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.2% | 80.7% | |
| 2009 | 94.5% | 82.7% | |
| 2008 | 97.8% | 85.8% | |
Distict total - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 92.3% | - | |
Source: PA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 3,995 | 13.2 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 271 |
| 1st Grade Students | 298 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 302 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 337 |
| 4th Grade Students | 324 |
| 5th Grade Students | 338 |
| 6th Grade Students | 304 |
| 7th Grade Students | 331 |
| 8th Grade Students | 313 |
| 9th Grade Students | 335 |
| 10th Grade Students | 291 |
| 11th Grade Students | 295 |
| 12th Grade Students | 306 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | - |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 421 |
| Hispanic | 127 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 85 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 3,361 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 2,051 |
| Female | 1,943 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 302 | 13.2 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 9 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 140 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 142 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 12 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 65 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 8 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 13 |
| Elementary | 6 |
| Secondary | 7 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 6 |
| Library Support Staff | 8 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 145 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 4 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 31 |
| School Administrators | 10 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 18 |
| Student Support Services | 9 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 73 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $74,286,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $65,939,000 | 88.8% |
| Property Tax | $58,390,000 | 78.6% |
| Public Utility Tax | $79,000 | 0.1% |
| All Other Taxes | $1,675,000 | 2.3% |
| Other School Systems | $546,000 | 0.7% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $115,000 | 0.2% |
| School Lunch | $1,993,000 | 2.7% |
| Rents and Royalties | $92,000 | 0.1% |
| Interest Earnings | $1,968,000 | 2.6% |
| Miscellaneous | $1,081,000 | 1.5% |
| Total State Revenues | $7,746,000 | 10.4% |
| General Formula Assistance | $2,148,000 | 2.9% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $2,360,000 | 3.2% |
| Special Education Programs | $1,483,000 | 2.0% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $53,000 | 0.07% |
| School Lunch Programs | $54,000 | 0.07% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $384,000 | 0.5% |
| Transportation Programs | $869,000 | 1.2% |
| Other Programs | $395,000 | 0.5% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $601,000 | 0.8% |
| Through State - Title I | $184,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $9,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $4,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $9,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $240,000 | 0.3% |
| Through State - Other | $155,000 | 0.2% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $58,909,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $34,599,000 | 58.7% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $21,962,000 | 37.3% |
| Student Support | $2,980,000 | 4.0% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $2,507,000 | 3.4% |
| General Administration Support | $1,539,000 | 2.1% |
| School Administration Support | $3,659,000 | 4.9% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $5,759,000 | 7.8% |
| Student Transportation Support | $3,727,000 | 5.0% |
| Other Support Services | $1,791,000 | 2.4% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $2,348,000 | 4.0% |
| Food Services | $2,348,000 | 3.2% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 94.6% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 318 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 4 | 0.3% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Great Valley School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 6
- Students: 3,995
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 302
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| School Name (Sort |
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Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
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| CHARLESTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2060 Charlestown Rd
Malvern, PA Public | KG-5 | 309 | 68.7 | ![]() Review This School |
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| GENERAL WAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
20 Devon Rd
Malvern, PA Public | KG-5 | 511 | 40.9 | ![]() Review This School |
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| GREAT VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
225 North Phoenixville Pk
Malvern, PA Public | 9-12 | 1,227 | 40.8 | ![]() Review This School |
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| GREAT VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
255 North Phoenixville Pk
Malvern, PA Public | 6-8 | 948 | 35.2 | ![]() Review This School |
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| KATHRYN D. MARKLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
354 Swedesford Rd
Malvern, PA Public | KG-5 | 571 | 24.4 | ![]() Review This School |
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| SUGARTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
611 Sugartown Rd
Malvern, PA Public | KG-5 | 479 | 35.3 | ![]() Review This School |
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