Garnet Valley Elementary School

599 Smithbridge Rd
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 737 students in grades 3-5, Garnet Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 737 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 20% in PA
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Garnet Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Garnet Valley Elementary School's student population of 737 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
737 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
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School Rankings

Garnet Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garnet Valley Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
#482 out of 2549 schools
(Top 20%)
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50%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Garnet Valley Elementary 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 2020-21 school year data.
70%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Garnet Valley Elementary 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
22%
4%
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Hispanic
4%
14%
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Black
3%
14%
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White
68%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in PA.
0.49
This chart display the diversity score of Garnet Valley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Garnet Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Garnet Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Garnet Valley Elementary School is ranked #482 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Garnet Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Garnet Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Concord Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Garnet Valley Elementary School?
737 students attend Garnet Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Garnet Valley Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garnet Valley Elementary School?
Garnet Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Garnet Valley Elementary School offer ?
Garnet Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Garnet Valley Elementary School part of?
Garnet Valley Elementary School is part of Garnet Valley SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 737 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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