Lower Merion School District

The Lower Merion School District is a high-performing school district in Pennsylvania, with 11 schools serving students from elementary through high school. The district is ranked 7th out of 610 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, a few schools stand out as top performers. Harriton Senior High School is ranked 5th out of 686 Pennsylvania high schools, with a 5-star rating and consistently high test scores, including over 90% proficiency in Keystone Exams for Literature and over 85% proficiency in Biology and Algebra I. At the elementary level, Merion Elementary School and Gladwyne School are ranked 18th and 42nd out of 1,526 Pennsylvania elementary schools, respectively, both with 5-star ratings and exceptional test scores.

The Lower Merion School District as a whole demonstrates consistently high performance, with most schools scoring well above the state averages on Keystone Exams and PSSA tests. The district's investment in education, with per-student spending ranging from $25,884 to $32,036, and its focus on early learning, as evidenced by the standout elementary schools, appear to be key factors in its success. While the district performs exceptionally well, it continues to address issues of equity and ensure that all students have access to the same high-quality educational opportunities.