Top Rankings
Lower Merion SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 8,461 students in Lower Merion SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Lower Merion SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 55% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Lower Merion SD School District are Merion Elementary School, Lower Merion High School and Harriton Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Lower Merion SD School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
8,461 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
745 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Lower Merion SD School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 increased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#7 out of 677 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
55%
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.57
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
974 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
12%
4%
# Hispanic Students
494 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
14%
# Black Students
708 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
8%
14%
# White Students
5,606 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
66%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
670 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
372
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
597
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
610
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
669
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
653
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
638
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
668
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
689
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
650
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
722
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
741
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
758
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
694
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,198 is higher than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,446 is higher than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$289 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$300 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$34,198
$23,665
Spending / Student
$35,446
$23,089
Best Lower Merion SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Merion Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
549 S Bowman Ave
Merion Station, PA 19066
(610) 645-1470
Merion Station, PA 19066
(610) 645-1470
Grades: K-5
| 544 students
Rank: #22.
Lower Merion High School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 95% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
315 E Montgomery Ave
Ardmore, PA 19003
(610) 645-1810
Ardmore, PA 19003
(610) 645-1810
Grades: 9-12
| 1,628 students
Rank: #33.
Harriton Sr. High School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 94% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
600 N Ithan Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 658-3950
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 658-3950
Grades: 9-12
| 1,287 students
Rank: #44.
Cynwyd School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
101 W Levering Mill Rd
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 645-1430
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 645-1430
Grades: K-5
| 535 students
Rank: #55.
Gladwyne School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
230 West Righters Mill Rd
Gladwyne, PA 19035
(610) 645-1440
Gladwyne, PA 19035
(610) 645-1440
Grades: K-5
| 691 students
Rank: #66.
Penn Wynne School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
250 Haverford Rd
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 645-1450
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 645-1450
Grades: K-5
| 732 students
Rank: #77.
Penn Valley School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
301 Righters Mill Rd
Narberth, PA 19072
(610) 645-1460
Narberth, PA 19072
(610) 645-1460
Grades: K-5
| 583 students
Rank: #88.
Belmont Hills Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 School Street
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 645-1420
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 645-1420
Grades: K-5
| 454 students
Rank: #99.
Bala-cynwyd MiddleSchool
(Math: 66% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
510 Bryn Mawr Ave
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 645-1480
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 645-1480
Grades: 6-8
| 1,016 students
Rank: #1010.
Welsh Valley MiddleSchool
(Math: 63% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
325 Tower Lane
Narberth, PA 19072
(610) 658-3920
Narberth, PA 19072
(610) 658-3920
Grades: 6-8
| 991 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lower Merion SD School District?
Lower Merion SD School District manages 10 public schools serving 8,461 students.
What is the rank of Lower Merion SD School District?
Lower Merion SD School District is ranked #7 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 5%) 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lower Merion SD School District?
66% of Lower Merion SD School District students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lower Merion SD School District?
Lower Merion SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Lower Merion SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,446 is higher than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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