Top Rankings
Great Valley SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,606 students in Great Valley SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Great Valley SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
4,606 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
325 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Great Valley SD School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has decreased from 99% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#46 out of 677 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
55%
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.57
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,206 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
26%
4%
# Hispanic Students
523 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
14%
# Black Students
131 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
3%
14%
# White Students
2,556 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
56%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
185 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
340
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
377
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
360
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
338
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
368
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
336
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
345
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
368
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
372
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
402
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
321
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
335
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
344
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,796 is higher than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,740 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$114 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$100 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,796
$23,665
Spending / Student
$21,740
$23,089
Best Great Valley SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Great Valley High School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 96% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
225 North Phoenixville Pike
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 889-1900
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 889-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,402 students
Rank: #22.
Charlestown Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2060 Charlestown Rd
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 935-1555
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 935-1555
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
Rank: #33.
General Wayne Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20 Devon Road
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 647-6651
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 647-6651
Grades: K-5
| 623 students
Rank: #44.
Kathryn D. Markley Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
354 Swedesford Rd
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 644-1790
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 644-1790
Grades: K-5
| 629 students
Rank: #55.
Great Valley MiddleSchool
(Math: 44% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
255 North Phoenixville Pike
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 644-6440
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 644-6440
Grades: 6-8
| 1,085 students
Rank: #66.
Sugartown Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 Sugartown Rd
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 699-1500
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 699-1500
Grades: K-5
| 496 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Great Valley SD School District?
Great Valley SD School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,606 students.
What is the rank of Great Valley SD School District?
Great Valley SD School District is ranked #42 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Great Valley SD School District?
56% of Great Valley SD School District students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Great Valley SD School District?
Great Valley SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Great Valley SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,740 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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