Top Rankings
Garnet Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,508 students in Garnet Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Garnet Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
4,508 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
382 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Garnet Valley School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has decreased from 99% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#46 out of 684 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
57%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.58
# American Indian Students
13 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
909 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
20%
5%
# Hispanic Students
145 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
124 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
3%
14%
# White Students
3,116 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
69%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
196 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
270
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
315
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
307
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
331
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
332
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
340
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
361
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
358
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
348
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
385
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
387
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
371
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
403
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,543 is higher than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,541 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$115 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$111 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,543
$23,649
Spending / Student
$24,541
$23,073
Best Garnet Valley School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garnet Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
552 Smithbridge Rd
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(610) 579-7745
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(610) 579-7745
Grades: 9-12
| 1,546 students
Rank: #22.
Bethel Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3280 Foulk Road
Garnet Valley, PA 19060
(610) 579-3000
Garnet Valley, PA 19060
(610) 579-3000
Grades: K-5
| 532 students
Rank: #33.
Garnet Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
599 Smithbridge Rd
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(610) 579-4150
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(610) 579-4150
Grades: 3-5
| 735 students
Rank: #44.
Garnet Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Smithbridge Rd
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(610) 579-5100
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(610) 579-5100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,067 students
Rank: n/an/a
Concord Elementary School
Magnet School
114 Station Road
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(610) 579-6100
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(610) 579-6100
Grades: K-2
| 628 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Garnet Valley School District?
Garnet Valley School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,508 students.
What is the rank of Garnet Valley School District?
Garnet Valley School District is ranked #51 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Garnet Valley School District?
69% of Garnet Valley School District students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Garnet Valley School District?
Garnet Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Garnet Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,541 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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