How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Garnet Valley SD | Upper Merion Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Glen Mills, Pennsylvania | King of Prussia, Pennsylvania |
| Total Enrollment | 4,522 | 4,414 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.3:1 | 11.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Garnet Valley SD | Upper Merion Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,697 | $23,363 |
| Federal Revenue | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| State Revenue | 17.7% | 13.8% |
| Local Revenue | 79.8% | 81.4% |
Garnet Valley SD
Federal State Local
Upper Merion Area SD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Garnet Valley SD | Upper Merion Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67.0% | 44.9% |
| African American | 2.7% | 13.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.6% | 14.3% |
| Asian | 21.4% | 15.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.1% | 12.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 13.0% | 46.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Garnet Valley SD | Upper Merion Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 27 | 20 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 338.6:1 | 320.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 5.6% | 12.6% |
School Types
Garnet Valley SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Upper Merion Area SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.