Serving 290 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Myers Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 1% in PA)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Myers Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Myers Elementary School's student population of 290 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
290 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Myers Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
58%
14%
White
18%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Myers Elementary School often compared to?
Myers Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenside Elementary School, Cheltenham Elementary School, Wyncote Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Myers Elementary School?
290 students attend Myers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Myers Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Myers Elementary School?
Myers Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Myers Elementary School offer ?
Myers Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Myers Elementary School part of?
Myers Elementary School is part of Cheltenham SD School District.
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