Rose Tree Elementary School

1101 First Ave
Media, PA 19063
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 425 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rose Tree Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 425 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 5% in PA
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • : 88% (Top 5%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rose Tree Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Rose Tree Elementary School's student population of 425 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
425 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Rose Tree Elementary 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 Rose Tree Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#67 out of 2733 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Rose Tree Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
79%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rose Tree Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
88%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rose Tree Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Rose Tree Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Rose Tree Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
1%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Rose Tree Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Rose Tree Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
76%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Rose Tree Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Rose Tree Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of Rose Tree Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rose Tree Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rose Tree Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rose Tree Elementary School's ranking?
Rose Tree Elementary School is ranked #67 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Rose Tree Elementary School often compared to?
Rose Tree Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Media Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Rose Tree Elementary School?
425 students attend Rose Tree Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Rose Tree Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rose Tree Elementary School?
Rose Tree Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rose Tree Elementary School offer ?
Rose Tree Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rose Tree Elementary School part of?
Rose Tree Elementary School is part of Rose Tree Media School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 425 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • : 88% (Top 5%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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