How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Lower Merion SD | Reading SD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ardmore, Pennsylvania | Reading, Pennsylvania |
| Total Enrollment | 8,523 | 17,363 |
| Number of Schools | 11 | 19 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.4:1 | 15.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Lower Merion SD | Reading SD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $38,384 | $17,489 |
| Federal Revenue | 2.3% | 13.9% |
| State Revenue | 14.1% | 70.2% |
| Local Revenue | 83.7% | 15.9% |
Lower Merion SD
Federal State Local
Reading SD
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Lower Merion SD | Reading SD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63.6% | 4.5% |
| African American | 8.5% | 5.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.4% | 87.9% |
| Asian | 11.9% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 9.5% | 1.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 13.2% | 99.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Lower Merion SD | Reading SD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 47 | 9 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 298.3:1 | 461.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 7.6% | 45.9% |
School Types
Lower Merion SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Reading SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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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 Editorial.