Best High Schools in Swarthmore, PA

Swarthmore, PA has 6 high schools with 4,533 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Swarthmore score 69% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Swarthmore greatly exceed expectations.

1. Springfield Hs

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Springfield Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1375 Students

2. Strath Haven Hs

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wallingford-swarthmore Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1159 Students

3. Ridley Hs

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ridley Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1869 Students

Best Middle Schools in Swarthmore, PA

Swarthmore, PA has 3 middle schools with 3,267 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Swarthmore score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Swarthmore exceed expectations.

1. Strath Haven Ms

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wallingford-swarthmore Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 909 Students

2. Richardson Ms

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Springfield Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1072 Students

3. Ridley Ms

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Ridley Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1286 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Swarthmore, PA

Swarthmore, PA has 5 elementary schools with 2,092 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Swarthmore score 75% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 66% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Swarthmore greatly exceed expectations.

1. Swarthmore-rutledge Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

83%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wallingford-swarthmore Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 554 Students

2. Edgewood El Sch

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ridley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 357 Students

3. Grace Park El Sch

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ridley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 358 Students

4. Springfield Literacy Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Springfield Sd • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 617 Students

5. Notre Dame De Lourdes School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Notre Dame De Lourdes School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 206 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Swarthmore, PA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Swarthmore, PA has a total population of 12,751 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 60% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Swarthmore, PA

9,892

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

60%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Swarthmore, PA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

13.16 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.04 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

11.12 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Swarthmore, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Swarthmore, PA.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,001 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

78 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Swarthmore, PA Internet Health Assessment.

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