Best Public Schools in Morton, PA

Summary:

The city of Morton, Pennsylvania has one standout elementary school, Amosland Elementary School, which is part of the Ridley School District. Amosland Elementary School has consistently outperformed the district and state averages on Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) tests, particularly in math and science proficiency. The school's high spending per student and low student-teacher ratio suggest a focus on providing a quality educational experience for its students.

Despite serving a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with a free and reduced-price lunch rate of 42.89%, Amosland Elementary School has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 and 2021-2022 school years. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated between 574 and 756 out of 1,526 Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past three school years, indicating variable performance. However, the school's overall academic achievements make it a standout within the Ridley School District, which is ranked 382 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Amosland Elementary School appears to be a high-performing school, it is important to note that the school's performance on standardized tests and its ranking within the state suggest that there may be room for improvement in certain areas. Continued monitoring and support for the school will be crucial to ensure that all students have access to a quality education and the resources they need to succeed.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)				PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Amosland Elementary School	Public	K-5	549 Amosland Rd	Morton	19070	Delaware County	Ridley School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 534-1900	448	33	13.6	44.9%	310 (69.2%)	65 (14.5%)	16 (3.6%)	32 (7.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.4%)	65.8	574^th of 1526 public elementary schools	62.4%		53.1	825^th of 1534 public elementary schools	46.2%	251	53.4	58.3	59.5	57.1	84.5	84.5	60.3	60.7	55.4	58.9	$20,455	$513	$19,942

Cities Near Morton

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Folsom	0.96 mi	2	526^th
Springfield	1 mi	5	15^th
Swarthmore	1.23 mi	2	188^th
Prospect Park	1.42 mi	3	488^th
Glenolden	1.44 mi	3	643^rd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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