Serving 700 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 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 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (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 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 700 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 91% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Garnet Valley El Sch's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 17.1 square miles in Glen Mills, PA, with a typical drive to the school taking about 5-10 minutes and an average distance from the school to the zone's edge of 2.4 miles, reaching up to 3.5 miles at its furthest point.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Garnet Valley Elementary School's student population of 700 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
700 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Garnet Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garnet Valley Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#354 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
20%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4%
23.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #354 out of 2,733 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, Bethel Springs Elementary 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 38% PA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Garnet Valley Elementary School?
700 students attend Garnet Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Garnet Valley Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garnet Valley Elementary School?
Garnet Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Garnet Valley Elementary School part of?
Garnet Valley Elementary School is part of Garnet Valley School District.
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