How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Bala-Cynwyd MS | Lower Merion HS |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bala Cynwyd, PA | Ardmore, PA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | high |
| Enrollment | 794 | 1,674 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.2:1 | 12.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 11.0% | 16.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Bala-Cynwyd MS | Lower Merion HS |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $38,384 | $38,384 |
| District | Lower Merion SD | Lower Merion SD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Bala-Cynwyd MS | Lower Merion HS |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61.5% | 61.5% |
| African American | 8.7% | 13.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| Asian | 14.2% | 11.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 10.5% | 8.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Bala-Cynwyd MS | Lower Merion HS |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 23 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 198.5:1 | 279:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 4.4% | 17.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 25 | 20 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.