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Lower Merion School District
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  • ARDMORE, PA

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grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A+
  2. Diversity
    grade B
  3. Teachers
    grade A+
  4. College Prep
    grade A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade A+
  6. Administration
    grade A
  7. Sports
    grade A
  8. Food
    grade A+
  9. Resources & Facilities
    grade B+

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Lower Merion School District is a top rated, public school district located in ARDMORE, PA. It has 8,531 students in grades K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1. According to state test scores, 74% of students are at least proficient in math and 84% in reading.

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
84%
Percent Proficient - Math
74%
Average Graduation Rate
96%
Average SAT
1330
899 responses
Average ACT
30
349 responses

Students

Diversity
grade B
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
8,531
Free or Reduced Lunch
9.4%

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$121,569
Teachers in First/Second Year
6.8%

Finances

Expenses Per Student
$33,650 / student
National
$12,239
Education Expenses
  • Instruction
    64%
  • Support Services
    35%
  • Other
    2%

Living in the Area

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  2. Good for Families
    grade A+
  3. Housing
    grade A minus
Median Household Income
$107,087
National
$69,021
Median Rent
$1,462
National
$1,163
Median Home Value
$353,900
National
$244,900

Lower Merion School District Reviews

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