Merion Elementary School vs. Cynwyd School
Should I attend Merion Elementary School or Cynwyd 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
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
Cynwyd School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
544 students
535 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#18 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#29 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
87%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
56
53
Grade 1 Students
87
91
Grade 2 Students
104
84
Grade 3 Students
100
110
Grade 4 Students
103
108
Grade 5 Students
94
89
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
15%
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
4%
7%
% White
65%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
9%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%