Top Rankings
Marple Newtown 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 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,676 students in Marple Newtown 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 Marple Newtown SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less 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
3,676 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
289 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Marple Newtown 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 93% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#52 out of 677 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
55%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.57
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
389 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
11%
4%
# Hispanic Students
105 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
107 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
3%
14%
# White Students
2,954 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
80%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
116 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
239
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
307
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
306
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
272
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
282
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
265
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
289
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
276
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
283
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
309
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
297
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
255
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
296
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,986 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 $26,345 is higher than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$97 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,986
$23,665
Spending / Student
$26,345
$23,089
Best Marple Newtown SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Worrall Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2979 Pennview Ave
Broomall, PA 19008
(610) 359-4300
Broomall, PA 19008
(610) 359-4300
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
Rank: #22.
Loomis Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
369 N Central Blvd
Broomall, PA 19008
(610) 359-4350
Broomall, PA 19008
(610) 359-4350
Grades: K-5
| 403 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Culbertson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3530 Goshen Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 359-4340
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 359-4340
Grades: K-5
| 521 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Russell Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2201 Sproul Rd
Broomall, PA 19008
(610) 359-4310
Broomall, PA 19008
(610) 359-4310
Grades: K-5
| 343 students
Rank: #55.
Marple Newtown Sr. High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 82% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
120 Media Line Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 359-4218
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 359-4218
Grades: 9-12
| 1,157 students
Rank: #66.
Paxon Hollow MiddleSchool
(Math: 39% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
815 Paxon Hollow Rd
Broomall, PA 19008
(610) 359-4320
Broomall, PA 19008
(610) 359-4320
Grades: 6-8
| 848 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marple Newtown SD School District?
Marple Newtown SD School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,676 students.
What is the rank of Marple Newtown SD School District?
Marple Newtown SD School District is ranked #49 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 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marple Newtown SD School District?
80% of Marple Newtown SD School District students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 3% 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 Marple Newtown SD School District?
Marple Newtown SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Marple Newtown SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,345 is higher than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
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