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Willow Hill School

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Willow Hill School ranks 279 th of 1511 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

279^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,511 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Better than 82% of Pennsylvania elementary schools

Summary

Willow Hill School is an elementary school located in Willow Grove, PA, serving 371 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Abington School District, which is ranked 85 out of 606 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Willow Hill School consistently ranks in the top 25% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in PSSA Math and English Language Arts (ELA) are significantly higher than the state averages, often exceeding the district averages as well. Additionally, Willow Hill School's 4th-grade PSSA Science proficiency rates have been consistently above 90% in recent years, outperforming both the district and state. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.7 to 13.8 over the past few years, and its per-student spending has increased from $16,902 in 2019-2020 to $20,722 in 2022-2023, indicating a commitment to investing in educational resources.

When comparing Willow Hill School to nearby schools within the Abington School District, it generally outperforms its peers in academic metrics, such as PSSA proficiency rates in Math and ELA. However, some of the other district schools, such as Copper Beech School and Roslyn School, also demonstrate strong academic performance, indicating a high-quality education across the district. Compared to schools in the Upper Moreland Township and Hatboro-Horsham School Districts, Willow Hill School's performance is particularly impressive. However, the nearby schools in the Upper Dublin School District, such as Maple Glen Elementary and Jarrettown Elementary, consistently outperform Willow Hill School in academic metrics and SchoolDigger rankings.

362

Students ?

11.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,674

Per pupil spending ?

45.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1700 Coolidge Avenue
Willow Grove, PA 19090-4439

(215) 657-3800

District: Abington School District

Students who attend Willow Hill School usually attend:

Middle:	Abington Middle School
High:	Abington Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

37.8%

African American:

28.5%

Hispanic:

13.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 81st percentile in 2015 → 82nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Pennsylvania average (66% vs 45% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 18% of Pennsylvania elementary schools

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school66%

District avg59%

Pennsylvania avg45%

279^th of 1,511

Pennsylvania public elementary schools ?

Top 18%▲ up 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 7Elementary Schools in the Abington School District

85^th of 606Abington School District among Pennsylvania districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	80.1	279 of 1511	81.5%	★★★★☆
2024	77.6	339 of 1526	77.8%	★★★★☆
2023	75.0	378 of 1534	75.4%	★★★★☆
2022	73.5	421 of 1534	72.6%	★★★★☆
2021	57.5	690 of 1433	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	79.6	289 of 1544	81.3%	★★★★☆
2018	76.3	353 of 1530	76.9%	★★★★☆
2017	74.4	400 of 1547	74.1%	★★★★☆
2016	77.8	324 of 1554	79.2%	★★★★☆
2015	79.1	281 of 1474	80.9%	★★★★☆
2014	69.7	510 of 1467	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	63.1	696 of 1519	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	52.4	1007 of 1599	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2011	57.5	852 of 1597	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	33.4	1261 of 1579	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	43.9	1101 of 1549	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	53.3	911 of 1551	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2007	53.7	892 of 1555	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2006	50.9	947 of 1545	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2005	54.7	727 of 1299	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2004	50.5	773 of 1308	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2003	71.7	397 of 1302	69.5%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	94.0	11 of 413	97.3%	★★★★★
2024	95.1	9 of 437	97.9%	★★★★★
2023	87.0	38 of 437	91.3%	★★★★★

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	66.5	244 of 1030	76.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	84.4	184 of 1466	87.4%	★★★★☆
2024	75.8	339 of 1488	77.2%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	72.4	297 of 1369	78.3%	★★★★☆
2024	75.4	287 of 1432	80.0%	★★★★☆
2023	76.3	253 of 1414	82.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	70.7	417 of 1475	71.7%	★★★★☆
2024	74.8	372 of 1495	75.1%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2023	94.1	7 of 117	94.0%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	81.1	193 of 1201	83.9%	★★★★☆
2024	64.7	427 of 1229	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	71.8	327 of 1236	73.5%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2025)97th percentile+16 vs school

Multi-racial (2023)94th percentile+19 vs school

Female (2025)87th percentile+6 vs school

White (2025)84th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)78th percentile-3 vs school

Disabled (2025)76th percentile-5 vs school

Male (2025)72nd percentile-10 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts66%+17 vs state

Math65%+24 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Thursday, March 19, 2015

My two sons are currently enrolled at Willow Hill, and as an educator myself, I am really happy with their educational experiences there thus far. Although standardized test scores never tell the whole story, I would say that the most recent PSSA overall scores are quite impressive: Reading 78, Math 83, Science 89, and Writing 89. This is a DRASTIC improvement-- 79 total percentage points over the four subject areas-- over the school's 2010 scores. That's no fluke; that's a five-year trend. Additionally, as calculated by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Willow Hill currently has a Building Level Academic Score index of 86.2, which is right in line with its fellow schools throughout Abington School District. With a rigorous curriculum, highly qualified and dedicated staff, strong leadership, and a dynamic and diverse student body, this school is exemplary of how public schools should work. Many other rating and real estate websites rank the school based on outdated test scores, outdated reviews, and limited information. Check out Pennsylvania's DOE website and the school itself for an accurate idea of what the school is all about. I'm really pleased to be part of the school community. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, January 16, 2015

Willow Hill Elementary School consists of exemplary teachers, administrators, and staff who truly care about the welfare of their students. With rigorous academics, great school climate, and wonderful students, this elementary school truly embodies what a great public school is about! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSSA Math (2025)					PSSA English Language Arts (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Willow Hill School	Public	K-5	1700 Coolidge Avenue	Willow Grove	19090	Montgomery County	Abington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 657-3800	362	30	11.9	45.9%	137 (37.8%)	103 (28.5%)	48 (13.3%)	29 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (12.4%)	80.1	279^th of 1511 public elementary schools	81.5%		77.6	339^th of 1526 public elementary schools	77.8%	60	63.6	67.7	64.6		65.4	61.8	70.7	64.6		65.9	$21,674	$626	$21,048
Thomas Fitzwater Elementary School	Public	K-5	School Lane	Willow Grove	19090	Montgomery County	Upper Dublin School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 784-0381	431	35	12.4	24.6%	269 (62.4%)	51 (11.8%)	22 (5.1%)	38 (8.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (11.6%)	84.9	201^st of 1511 public elementary schools	86.7%		84.4	199^th of 1526 public elementary schools	87.0%	2	66.3	80.8	70.0		71.3	62.8	82.3	72.8		71.4	$21,774	$257	$21,517
Roslyn School	Public	K-5	2565 Susquehanna Rd	Roslyn	19001	Montgomery County	Abington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 884-3368	400	34	11.8	42.3%	202 (50.5%)	64 (16.0%)	57 (14.3%)	23 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	53 (13.3%)	77.4	331^st of 1511 public elementary schools	78.1%		68.8	519^th of 1526 public elementary schools	66.0%	188	54.1	73.0	56.9		61.6	62.3	74.6	65.5		67.5	$21,674	$626	$21,048
Overlook School	Public	K-5	1750 Edge Hill Rd	Abington	19001	Montgomery County	Abington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 657-0857	425	32	13.1	42.8%	224 (52.7%)	94 (22.1%)	49 (11.5%)	31 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.4%)	83	237^th of 1511 public elementary schools	84.3%		80.2	281^st of 1526 public elementary schools	81.6%	44	57.0	72.1	65.2		65.0	70.9	74.4	76.8		74.0	$21,674	$626	$21,048
Highland School	Public	K-5	1301 Edge Hill Rd	Abington	19001	Montgomery County	Abington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 884-1048	452	36	12.5	34.7%	257 (56.9%)	84 (18.6%)	45 (10.0%)	15 (3.3%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (10.4%)	77.3	333^rd of 1511 public elementary schools	78.0%		80.4	277^th of 1526 public elementary schools	81.8%	56	64.6	61.9	54.5		60.6	63.3	71.4	68.2		67.4	$21,674	$626	$21,048
Copper Beech School	Public	K-5	825 N Easton Road	Glenside	19038	Montgomery County	Abington School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 881-2000	860	61	14.1	29.9%	573 (66.6%)	121 (14.1%)	75 (8.7%)	21 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	68 (7.9%)	74.3	397^th of 1511 public elementary schools	73.7%		75.9	374^th of 1526 public elementary schools	75.5%	23	58.6	65.6	53.9		59.3	62.0	68.0	61.9		63.8	$21,674	$626	$21,048
Jarrettown Elementary School	Public	K-5	1520 Limekiln Pike	Dresher	19025	Montgomery County	Upper Dublin School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 643-8951	454	37	12.3	13.4%	374 (82.4%)	18 (4.0%)	9 (2.0%)	27 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.7%)	92.6	70^th of 1511 public elementary schools	95.4%		89.9	100^th of 1526 public elementary schools	93.4%	30	80.0	84.5	82.4		82.4	72.9	79.8	82.4		78.0	$22,952	$257	$22,695
Upper Moreland Elementary School	Public	K-5	3980 Orangemans Rd	Hatboro	19040	Montgomery County	Upper Moreland Township School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 325-1400	1,627	108	15.0	41.7%	1,058 (65.0%)	144 (8.9%)	231 (14.2%)	84 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	110 (6.8%)	54	761^st of 1511 public elementary schools	49.6%		64.4	606^th of 1526 public elementary schools	60.3%	155	53.9	54.1	46.7		51.6	47.4	47.6	45.2		46.8	$9,310	$584	$8,726
Jenkintown Elementary School	Public	K-6	West & Highland Avenues	Jenkintown	19046	Montgomery County	Jenkintown School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 884-2933	401	30	13.2	25.7%	283 (70.6%)	38 (9.5%)	36 (9.0%)	9 (2.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (8.0%)	82.9	238^th of 1511 public elementary schools	84.2%		79.8	290^th of 1526 public elementary schools	81.0%	52	81.1	79.4	56.8	46.8	66.0	69.8	75.0	58.8	64.5	67.4	$18,831	$602	$18,228
Maple Glen Elementary School	Public	K-5	1581 Fort Washington Avenue	Maple Glen	19002	Montgomery County	Upper Dublin School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 643-3421	452	39	11.5	12.2%	355 (78.5%)	13 (2.9%)	25 (5.5%)	36 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.1%)	94.9	36^th of 1511 public elementary schools	97.6%		92	40^th of 1526 public elementary schools	97.4%	4	85.4	88.3	78.2		83.5	80.9	83.3	84.7		82.9	$23,093	$257	$22,836

Frequently Asked Questions about Willow Hill School

What district is Willow Hill School in?

Abington School District

What schools do graduates of Willow Hill School attend?

Students who attend Willow Hill School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Abington Middle School
High : Abington Senior High School

How many students attend Willow Hill School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 362 students attended Willow Hill School.

Is Willow Hill School a good school?

Willow Hill School ranks 279^th of 1511 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Willow Hill School?

Students at Willow Hill School are 38% White, 28% African American, 13% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 8% Asian.

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