Cynwyd School vs. Merion Elementary School
Should I attend Cynwyd School or Merion Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Cynwyd School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Merion Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 535 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cynwyd School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 544 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Merion Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
535 students
544 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
47 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#29 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#18 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
53
56
Grade 1 Students
91
87
Grade 2 Students
84
104
Grade 3 Students
110
100
Grade 4 Students
108
103
Grade 5 Students
89
94
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
15%
16%
% Hispanic
6%
4%
% Black
7%
4%
% White
63%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
11%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
