Serving 560 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Swarthmore-rutledge 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 85% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (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 22% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 560 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Swarthmore-Rutledge School serves the eastern part of Swarthmore, PA, covering an attendance area of approximately 2.3 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.1 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, and the furthest boundary being 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Swarthmore-rutledge School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Swarthmore-rutledge School's student population of 560 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
560 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Swarthmore-rutledge School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Swarthmore-rutledge School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#45 out of 2733 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
4%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
78%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
2%
Showing 2012–2021. View full 22-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swarthmore-rutledge School's ranking?
Swarthmore-rutledge School is ranked #45 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Swarthmore-rutledge School often compared to?
Swarthmore-rutledge Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wallingford Elementary School, Nether Providence Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Swarthmore-rutledge School?
560 students attend Swarthmore-rutledge School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Swarthmore-rutledge School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Swarthmore-rutledge School?
Swarthmore-rutledge School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Swarthmore-rutledge School offer ?
Swarthmore-rutledge School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Swarthmore-rutledge School part of?
Swarthmore-rutledge School is part of Wallingford-Swarthmore School District.
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