Lower Merion School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 8,518 students in Lower Merion School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Lower Merion School District have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Lower Merion School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has decreased from 99% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.58
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
965 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
11%
5%
# Hispanic Students
556 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
14%
# Black Students
738 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
9%
14%
# White Students
5,535 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
65%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
715 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
356
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
573
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
646
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
642
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
673
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
662
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
648
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
662
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
683
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
693
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
730
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
768
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
782
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,969 is higher than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,209 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Lower Merion School District?
Lower Merion School District manages 11 public schools serving 8,518 students.
What is the rank of Lower Merion School District?
Lower Merion School District is ranked #9 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lower Merion School District?
65% of Lower Merion School District students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lower Merion School District?
Lower Merion School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Lower Merion School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,209 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 11 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 8,518 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 5% in PA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 75% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 86% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 87% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
