Serving 654 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kathryn D. Markley 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 64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (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 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 654 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kathryn D. Markley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Kathryn D. Markley Elementary School's student population of 654 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
654 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kathryn D. Markley 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 Kathryn D. Markley Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#432 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
42%
5%
Hispanic
17%
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
35%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kathryn D. Markley Elementary School's ranking?
Kathryn D. Markley Elementary School is ranked #432 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Kathryn D. Markley Elementary School often compared to?
Kathryn D. Markley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like General Wayne Elementary School, Charlestown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Kathryn D. Markley Elementary School?
654 students attend Kathryn D. Markley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Kathryn D. Markley Elementary School students are Asian, 35% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kathryn D. Markley Elementary School?
Kathryn D. Markley Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kathryn D. Markley Elementary School offer ?
Kathryn D. Markley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Kathryn D. Markley Elementary School part of?
Kathryn D. Markley Elementary School is part of Great Valley School District.
In what neighborhood is Kathryn D. Markley Elementary School located?
Kathryn D. Markley Elementary School is located in the Franklin Center neighborhood of Malvern, PA.
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