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Welsh Valley Middle School

325 Tower Lane
Narberth, PA 19072
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 814 students in grades 5-8, Welsh Valley Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 814 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 10% in PA
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • : 78% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Welsh Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Welsh Valley Middle School's student population of 814 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
814 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Welsh Valley Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Welsh Valley Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#251 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Welsh Valley Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Welsh Valley Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
83%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Welsh Valley Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
78%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Welsh Valley Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
10%
5%
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Hispanic
8%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Welsh Valley Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Welsh Valley Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
65%
62%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Welsh Valley Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Welsh Valley Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Welsh Valley Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Welsh Valley Middle School's ranking?
Welsh Valley Middle School is ranked #251 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Welsh Valley Middle School often compared to?
Welsh Valley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bala-cynwyd Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Welsh Valley Middle School?
814 students attend Welsh Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Welsh Valley Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Welsh Valley Middle School?
Welsh Valley Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Welsh Valley Middle School offer ?
Welsh Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Welsh Valley Middle School part of?
Welsh Valley Middle School is part of Lower Merion School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 814 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • : 78% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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