Best Public Schools in Jenkintown, PA

The city of Jenkintown, Pennsylvania is home to two schools that serve students from elementary through high school - Jenkintown Elementary School and Jenkintown Middle/High School, both part of the Jenkintown School District. The data suggests that Jenkintown Elementary School is a standout performer, consistently ranking in the top 15-20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools and outperforming state averages on standardized tests. In contrast, while Jenkintown Middle/High School still performs above state averages in many areas, it does not stand out as strongly as the elementary school.

Jenkintown Elementary School boasts high proficiency rates on PSSA tests, with 66% of students proficient or better in Math and 67.4% in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 41.7% and 48.5% respectively. The school is ranked 238th out of 1,511 Pennsylvania elementary schools and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the school has a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 25.81%, high spending per student at $18,563, and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.2.

Jenkintown Middle/High School, while still performing above state averages, has lower proficiency rates on PSSA and Keystone Exams compared to the elementary school, particularly in Math. The school is ranked 297th out of 681 Pennsylvania high schools and has a 3-star rating. It has a higher free/reduced lunch rate of 28.06%, higher spending per student at $26,043, and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 10.7. The performance gap between the elementary and secondary schools within the same district suggests a need to examine curriculum alignment and teaching practices to ensure a seamless transition for students.