Top Rankings
Rose Tree Media School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,140 students in Rose Tree Media School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Rose Tree Media School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% 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
6 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
4,140 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
301 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Rose Tree Media School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 93% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#28 out of 684 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
57%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.58
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
309 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
7%
5%
# Hispanic Students
113 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
190 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
5%
14%
# White Students
3,211 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
77%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
314 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
278
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
356
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
353
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
307
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
339
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
318
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
344
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
315
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
318
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
300
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
317
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
276
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
319
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,516 is higher than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,010 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$102 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$95 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,516
$23,649
Spending / Student
$23,010
$23,073
Best Rose Tree Media School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rose Tree Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1101 First Ave
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-7201
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-7201
Grades: K-5
| 425 students
Rank: #22.
Media Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Front & Monroe Streets
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-6801
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-6801
Grades: K-5
| 505 students
Rank: #33.
Indian Lane Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
309 S Old Middletown Rd
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-7101
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-7101
Grades: K-5
| 458 students
Rank: #44.
Penncrest High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
134 Barren Rd
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-6201
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-6201
Grades: 9-12
| 1,212 students
Rank: #55.
Glenwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
122 S Pennell Rd
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-6901
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-6901
Grades: K-5
| 563 students
Rank: #66.
Springton Lake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 N Providence Rd
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-6501
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-6501
Grades: 6-8
| 977 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rose Tree Media School District?
Rose Tree Media School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,140 students.
What is the rank of Rose Tree Media School District?
Rose Tree Media School District is ranked #25 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 5%) 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rose Tree Media School District?
77% of Rose Tree Media School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rose Tree Media School District?
Rose Tree Media School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Rose Tree Media School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,010 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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