Worrall Elementary School

Summary:

Worrall Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school located in Broomall, Pennsylvania, serving 439 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Marple Newtown School District, which is ranked 79 out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Worrall Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Pennsylvania, with a statewide ranking between 45-233 over the past 10 years. In the 2023-2024 school year, it ranked 148th out of 1,526 Pennsylvania elementary schools and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Worrall students consistently outperform the state and district averages in PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests for Math, Science, and English Language Arts. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 71.6% of Worrall students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 59.5% for the Marple Newtown School District and 40.4% for the state of Pennsylvania.

Worrall Elementary also performs exceptionally well for specific student subgroups, ranking 106th out of 1,495 Pennsylvania elementary schools for male students and 47th out of 1,432 for low socioeconomic status students, both receiving 5-star ratings. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.6 to 14.6 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby Culbertson Elementary (12.8) and Loomis Elementary (13.7) schools. Worrall Elementary's higher per-student spending, ranging from $18,489 to $19,950 over the past four school years, appears to correlate with its strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2979 Pennview Ave
       Broomall, PA  19008-1127


(610) 359-4300

District: Marple Newtown School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
148th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,950 Help


Students who attend Worrall Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Paxon Hollow Middle School
High:    Marple Newtown Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  439

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.2%
Asian:
11.8%
Hispanic:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Worrall Elementary School ranks better than 90.3% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Marple Newtown School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.17. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.2%), Asian (11.8%), Hispanic (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 18.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Marple Newtown School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Worrall Elementary School is 13.5. 2 elementary schools in the Marple Newtown School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Worrall Elementary School is $19,950, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Marple Newtown School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Worrall Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Worrall Elementary School 148th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Worrall Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Marple Newtown School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Marple Newtown School District 79th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Worrall Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Worrall Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 92.40 43rd 1302 96.7%
2004 88.64 82nd 1308 93.7%
2005 76.27 277th 1299 78.7%
2006 75.13 355th 1545 77.0%
2007 79.03 253rd 1555 83.7%
2008 79.27 229th 1551 85.2%
2009 75.39 332nd 1549 78.6%
2010 79.11 231st 1579 85.4%
2011 72.52 420th 1597 73.7%
2012 82.29 150th 1599 90.6%
2013 86.57 42nd 1519 97.2%
2014 86.11 67th 1467 95.4%
2015 88.89 72nd 1474 95.1%
2016 90.34 46th 1554 97.0%
2017 89.71 54th 1547 96.5%
2018 90.66 52nd 1530 96.6%
2019 90.53 45th 1544 97.1%
2021 90.45 74th 1433 94.8%
2022 88.85 116th 1534 92.4%
2023 82.37 233rd 1534 84.8%
2024 87.17 148th 1526 90.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Worrall Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.48 97th 1414 93.1%
2024 90.70 47th 1432 96.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Worrall Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 82.84 209th 1488 86.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Worrall Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.64 146th 1043 86.0%
2024 83.37 119th 1084 89.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Worrall Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 88.29 106th 1495 92.9%
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Rank History for White students at Worrall Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.33 374th 1236 69.7%
2024 77.57 230th 1229 81.3%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Worrall Elementary School Test Scores
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by a parent
Monday, March 14, 2011

Open Quote Quality of teachers is very spotty - some disengaged, others seem to genuinely care. Our child is diagnosed as on the Autism spectrum and our experience is that Teachers and Principal especially do not support IEP. While available Special Education services apparently are strong , there seems to be great conflict between the Spec Ed and Regular Staff leading to non-implementation of IEP initiatives. Principal is underqualified to deal with Special Education circumstances as he admittedly has never worked with having a TSS in the classroom(for example) and related challenges and has not contributed experience or knowledge- based suggestions. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Worrall Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 349 2 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1989 283 1 15 0 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1990 287 3 15 0 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1991 330 2 20 0 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1992 327 3 17 0 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1993 319 1 14 0 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1994 328 0 16 2 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1995 346 4 20 0 0 n/a n/a 0 370
1996 346 4 20 0 0 n/a n/a 0 370
1997 354 5 19 0 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1998 325 5 24 0 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1999 334 5 25 0 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2000 328 4 18 0 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2001 324 2 22 0 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2002 273 1 28 4 1 n/a n/a 0 307
2003 273 1 28 4 1 n/a n/a 0 307
2004 296 0 34 4 1 n/a n/a 0 335
2005 312 2 36 8 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2006 290 1 34 6 1 n/a n/a 0 332
2007 287 0 35 8 1 n/a n/a 0 331
2008 286 0 32 6 1 n/a n/a 0 325
2009 291 0 30 8 0 n/a n/a 0 329
2010 288 1 35 6 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2011 306 4 35 5 0 0 0 0 350
2012 329 3 19 5 0 0 0 0 356
2013 296 3 17 6 0 0 1 0 323
2014 303 3 18 8 0 1 1 0 334
2015 274 2 31 4 0 0 4 0 315
2016 282 3 31 3 0 0 4 0 323
2017 312 6 34 3 0 1 4 0 360
2018 309 5 44 4 0 0 3 0 365
2019 322 5 37 4 0 0 2 0 370
2020 338 9 38 6 0 0 8 0 399
2021 329 6 41 10 0 0 12 0 398
2022 315 13 49 12 1 0 14 0 404
2023 339 12 52 18 1 0 17 0 439

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Worrall Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 361 21.6 16.7 n/a
1989 299 17.1 17.4 n/a
1990 305 17.1 17.8 0
1991 352 15.1 23.3 n/a
1992 347 18.0 19.2 n/a
1993 334 14.8 22.6 n/a
1994 346 15.8 21.9 n/a
1995 370 18.4 20.1 n/a
1996 370 18.4 20.1 n/a
1997 378 19.4 19.5 n/a
1998 354 19.4 18.2 n/a
1999 364 20.5 17.8 n/a
2000 350 22.4 15.6 3.7
2001 348 23.4 14.9 2.9
2002 307 22.4 13.7 1.3
2003 307 22.4 13.7 1.3
2004 335 24.1 13.9 1.2
2005 358 25.3 14.2 1.1
2006 332 26.3 12.6 4.5
2007 331 26.2 12.6 3
2008 325 26.6 12.2 3.1
2009 329 26.3 12.5 6.4
2010 330 26.1 12.6 12.1
2011 350 26.7 13.0 9.1
2012 356 26.7 13.3 14
2013 323 27.0 11.9 9.3
2014 334 27.0 12.3 10.8
2015 315 27.0 11.6 9.5
2016 323 26.0 12.4 3.7
2017 360 24.7 14.5 16.9
2018 365 29.7 12.2 15.6
2019 370 26.7 13.8 13.8
2020 399 27.7 14.3 15.3
2021 398 27.2 14.6 15.3
2022 404 31.9 12.6 17.3
2023 439 32.4 13.5 18.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Worrall Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 361 21.6 16.7 n/a
1989 299 17.1 17.4 n/a
1990 305 17.1 17.8 0
1991 352 15.1 23.3 n/a
1992 347 18.0 19.2 n/a
1993 334 14.8 22.6 n/a
1994 346 15.8 21.9 n/a
1995 370 18.4 20.1 n/a
1996 370 18.4 20.1 n/a
1997 378 19.4 19.5 n/a
1998 354 19.4 18.2 n/a
1999 364 20.5 17.8 n/a
2000 350 22.4 15.6 3.7
2001 348 23.4 14.9 2.9
2002 307 22.4 13.7 1.3
2003 307 22.4 13.7 1.3
2004 335 24.1 13.9 1.2
2005 358 25.3 14.2 1.1
2006 332 26.3 12.6 4.5
2007 331 26.2 12.6 3
2008 325 26.6 12.2 3.1
2009 329 26.3 12.5 6.4
2010 330 26.1 12.6 12.1
2011 350 26.7 13.0 9.1
2012 356 26.7 13.3 14
2013 323 27.0 11.9 9.3
2014 334 27.0 12.3 10.8
2015 315 27.0 11.6 9.5
2016 323 26.0 12.4 3.7
2017 360 24.7 14.5 16.9
2018 365 29.7 12.2 15.6
2019 370 26.7 13.8 13.8
2020 399 27.7 14.3 15.3
2021 398 27.2 14.6 15.3
2022 404 31.9 12.6 17.3
2023 439 32.4 13.5 18.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Worrall Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $165 (0.9%) $18,323 (99.1%) $18,489
2020 $169 (0.9%) $18,363 (99.1%) $18,532
2021 $371 (1.9%) $18,722 (98.1%) $19,093
2022 $625 (3.1%) $19,325 (96.9%) $19,950

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Worrall Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 45th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 233rd of 1534 Elementary schools
 12.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Worrall Elementary School)90.572.6
 17.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Worrall Elementary School)93.671.2
 22.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Worrall Elementary School)79.763.3
 16.4%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Worrall Elementary School)97.489.7
 7.7%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Worrall Elementary School)86.173.9
 12.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Worrall Elementary School)74.663.9
 10.7%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Worrall Elementary School)8373.6
 9.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Worrall Elementary School)81.566.7
 14.8%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Worrall Elementary School)97.489.7
 7.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Worrall Elementary School)87.572.9
 14.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students370439
 18.6%
African American512
 140%
American Indian01
Asian3752
 40.5%
Hispanic418
 350%
Pacific Islander00
White322339
 5.3%
Two or More Races217
 750%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.8%18.9%
 5.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Worrall Elementary School

Students who attend Worrall Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Paxon Hollow Middle School
High : Marple Newtown Senior High School

Students at Worrall Elementary School are 77% White, 12% Asian, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 439 students attended Worrall Elementary School.

Yes. Worrall Elementary School ranks in the top 9.7% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.


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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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