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Lower Merion School District


At a glance
9thof 606 Pennsylvania districts▼ 2
Better than 98% of Pennsylvania districts
301 E Montgomery Ave
Ardmore, PA 19003-3399
·(610) 645-1800·All Pennsylvania district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 98.5% of districts
11
Schools
8,533
Students
11
5-star schools
Top rankedBlack Rock Middle School9th of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools
Biggest riser
Welsh Valley Middle School up 11 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Welsh Valley Middle School 9.9 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
Summary:

The Lower Merion School District is a high-performing school system in Pennsylvania, comprising 11 schools: 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The district is ranked 9th out of 606 school districts in the state and is rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating exceptional academic achievement across the board.

Within the district, several schools stand out as top performers. Merion Elementary School is ranked 23rd out of 1,511 elementary schools in Pennsylvania, with consistently high test scores and a 95.9% proficiency rate in science for 4th graders. At the high school level, Harriton Senior High School is ranked 5th out of 686 high schools in the state, with strong performance on Keystone Exams, including 94.8% proficiency in Literature. Lower Merion High School is also a standout, ranking 9th out of 686 high schools and boasting high graduation rates (87.9%) and low dropout rates (1.4%).

The schools in the Lower Merion School District consistently outperform state averages on standardized tests, with high proficiency rates in core subjects like math, English Language Arts, and science. The district's commitment to academic excellence is further reflected in its high spending per student, ranging from $27,862 to $34,269, and relatively small class sizes, with student-teacher ratios between 9.6 and 12.5. These factors contribute to the district's reputation for providing an exceptional educational experience for its students.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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