Shady Grove Elementary School

351 W Skippack Pike
Ambler, PA 19002
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 710 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Shady Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 710 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 20% in PA
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Shady Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Shady Grove Elementary School's student population of 710 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
710 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers

School Rankings

Shady Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shady Grove Elementary School is 0.59, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#361 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
69%
36%
74%
55%
85-89%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
5%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
9%
14%
White
62%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shady Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Shady Grove Elementary School is ranked #361 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Shady Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Shady Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lower Gwynedd Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Shady Grove Elementary School?
710 students attend Shady Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Shady Grove Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shady Grove Elementary School?
Shady Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shady Grove Elementary School offer ?
Shady Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shady Grove Elementary School part of?
Shady Grove Elementary School is part of Wissahickon School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 710 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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