Marshall Street Elementary School

Summary:

Marshall Street Elementary School is a public elementary school in Norristown, Pennsylvania, serving students from kindergarten to 4th grade as part of the Norristown Area School District. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Pennsylvania elementary schools, maintaining a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past 10 years.

Academically, Marshall Street Elementary School's performance, as measured by PSSA test scores, is significantly below the state and district averages across all subjects and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 29.3% in Math, 36.3% in English Language Arts, and 64.6% in Science, compared to the state averages of 40.4%, 53%, and 65.8%, respectively. The school's student population is predominantly from disadvantaged backgrounds, with 99.83% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.

While Marshall Street Elementary School's overall performance is low, the school's African American and Hispanic student subgroups perform relatively better compared to their peers in the state, ranking in the top quartile of Pennsylvania elementary schools for these subgroups. However, the school's performance for other subgroups, such as multi-racial students, English Language Learners, and students with disabilities, is still in the bottom half or bottom quarter of Pennsylvania elementary schools. The nearby elementary schools in the Upper Merion Area School District and Methacton School District, such as Caley Elementary, Bridgeport Elementary, Candlebrook Elementary, and Woodland Elementary, consistently outperform Marshall Street Elementary School and the other Norristown schools.


Detail:

Public K-4

 1525 W Marshall St
       Norristown, PA  19403-3233


(610) 630-8550

District: Norristown Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1184th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,359 Help


Students who attend Marshall Street Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Blockson Middle School
High:    Norristown Area High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  581

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
45.3%
African American:
30.1%
Two or more races:
12.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.8% Help


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Compare Details Marshall Street Elementary School ranks worse than 77.6% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 5th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Norristown Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.48. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Marshall Street Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Norristown Area School District. Student population at Marshall Street Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (45.3%), African American (30.1%), two or more races (12.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Norristown Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marshall Street Elementary School is 13.7. 3 elementary schools in the Norristown Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marshall Street Elementary School is $20,359, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the Norristown Area School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Marshall Street Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Marshall Street Elementary School 1184th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Marshall Street Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Norristown Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Norristown Area School District 500th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Marshall Street Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Marshall Street Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 29.19 1007th 1302 22.7%
2004 40.50 906th 1308 30.7%
2005 25.07 1067th 1299 17.9%
2006 25.30 1301st 1545 15.8%
2007 38.05 1160th 1555 25.4%
2008 41.15 1131st 1551 27.1%
2009 50.60 964th 1549 37.8%
2010 42.95 1136th 1579 28.1%
2011 32.16 1283rd 1597 19.7%
2012 43.04 1152nd 1599 28.0%
2013 36.65 1148th 1519 24.4%
2014 38.15 1085th 1467 26.0%
2015 31.70 1087th 1474 26.3%
2016 34.65 1124th 1554 27.7%
2017 27.67 1186th 1547 23.3%
2018 27.59 1177th 1530 23.1%
2019 26.33 1191st 1544 22.9%
2021 28.19 1087th 1433 24.1%
2022 27.79 1136th 1534 25.9%
2023 30.68 1122nd 1534 26.9%
2024 22.48 1184th 1526 22.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Marshall Street Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.76 50th 117 57.3%
2024 24.08 98th 128 23.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Marshall Street Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.28 65th 196 66.8%
2024 48.94 96th 200 52.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Marshall Street Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.67 915th 1414 35.3%
2024 35.53 1007th 1432 29.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Marshall Street Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 19.02 1206th 1488 19.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Marshall Street Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.50 425th 1043 59.3%
2024 24.88 839th 1084 22.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Marshall Street Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 25.95 1133rd 1495 24.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Marshall Street Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.46 56th 437 87.2%
2024 70.27 81st 437 81.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Marshall Street Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.64 156th 432 63.9%
2024 53.47 194th 454 57.3%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Marshall Street Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 294 180 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1989 332 189 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1990 469 247 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 723
1991 397 201 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 606
1992 526 283 7 8 0 n/a n/a 0 824
1993 369 282 7 12 0 n/a n/a 0 670
1994 413 279 4 16 1 n/a n/a 0 713
1995 366 275 5 18 1 n/a n/a 0 665
1996 366 275 5 18 1 n/a n/a 0 665
1997 370 304 11 15 1 n/a n/a 0 701
1998 345 290 10 21 0 n/a n/a 0 666
1999 338 307 12 24 1 n/a n/a 0 682
2000 342 251 5 34 0 n/a n/a 0 632
2001 305 275 7 45 0 n/a n/a 0 632
2002 268 282 9 98 0 n/a n/a 0 657
2003 268 282 9 98 0 n/a n/a 0 657
2004 225 298 13 112 0 n/a n/a 0 648
2005 212 299 10 105 2 n/a n/a 0 628
2006 183 297 13 110 3 n/a n/a 0 606
2007 144 250 16 105 0 n/a n/a 0 515
2008 138 241 16 116 1 n/a n/a 21 533
2009 146 243 13 132 1 n/a n/a 33 568
2010 145 253 16 140 0 n/a n/a 40 594
2011 143 262 14 149 1 0 47 0 616
2012 137 229 15 174 1 0 60 0 616
2013 137 219 14 194 1 0 74 0 639
2014 132 211 15 227 1 0 62 0 648
2015 133 206 15 257 0 0 75 0 686
2016 111 210 18 269 0 0 83 0 691
2017 100 202 16 293 0 0 65 0 676
2018 82 230 17 271 0 0 63 0 663
2019 83 202 12 274 0 0 56 0 627
2020 82 209 8 261 0 0 66 0 626
2021 80 192 4 249 0 0 56 0 581
2022 67 185 7 278 0 0 73 0 610
2023 63 175 9 263 0 0 71 0 581

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 Marshall Street Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 484 29.4 16.4 n/a
1989 525 31.3 16.7 n/a
1990 723 37.0 19.5 0
1991 606 41.0 14.7 n/a
1992 824 40.7 20.2 n/a
1993 670 36.0 18.6 n/a
1994 713 36.0 19.8 n/a
1995 665 40.5 16.4 n/a
1996 665 40.5 16.4 n/a
1997 701 41.3 17.0 n/a
1998 666 39.5 16.9 n/a
1999 682 42.5 16.0 n/a
2000 632 44.0 14.4 50
2001 632 43.0 14.7 47.2
2002 657 46.1 14.3 53.3
2003 657 46.1 14.3 53.3
2004 648 44.9 14.4 49.2
2005 628 45.7 13.7 55.7
2006 606 43.9 13.8 66.8
2007 515 38.9 13.2 63.5
2008 533 41.8 12.8 74.4
2009 568 45.9 12.4 74.2
2010 594 40.9 14.5 74.2
2011 616 41.8 14.7 73.4
2012 616 43.0 14.3 69.6
2013 639 43.6 14.6 73.4
2014 648 44.3 14.6 75.2
2015 686 42.0 16.3 80.8
2016 691 40.0 17.2 84.7
2017 676 40.4 16.7 99.7
2018 663 40.6 16.3 99.8
2019 627 38.9 16.1 99.8
2020 626 40.6 15.4 100
2021 581 41.2 14.1 99.5
2022 610 39.5 15.4 99.2
2023 581 42.2 13.7 99.8

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 Marshall Street Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 484 29.4 16.4 n/a
1989 525 31.3 16.7 n/a
1990 723 37.0 19.5 0
1991 606 41.0 14.7 n/a
1992 824 40.7 20.2 n/a
1993 670 36.0 18.6 n/a
1994 713 36.0 19.8 n/a
1995 665 40.5 16.4 n/a
1996 665 40.5 16.4 n/a
1997 701 41.3 17.0 n/a
1998 666 39.5 16.9 n/a
1999 682 42.5 16.0 n/a
2000 632 44.0 14.4 50
2001 632 43.0 14.7 47.2
2002 657 46.1 14.3 53.3
2003 657 46.1 14.3 53.3
2004 648 44.9 14.4 49.2
2005 628 45.7 13.7 55.7
2006 606 43.9 13.8 66.8
2007 515 38.9 13.2 63.5
2008 533 41.8 12.8 74.4
2009 568 45.9 12.4 74.2
2010 594 40.9 14.5 74.2
2011 616 41.8 14.7 73.4
2012 616 43.0 14.3 69.6
2013 639 43.6 14.6 73.4
2014 648 44.3 14.6 75.2
2015 686 42.0 16.3 80.8
2016 691 40.0 17.2 84.7
2017 676 40.4 16.7 99.7
2018 663 40.6 16.3 99.8
2019 627 38.9 16.1 99.8
2020 626 40.6 15.4 100
2021 581 41.2 14.1 99.5
2022 610 39.5 15.4 99.2
2023 581 42.2 13.7 99.8

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 Marshall Street Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $491 (3.6%) $13,179 (96.4%) $13,670
2020 $516 (3.3%) $15,282 (96.7%) $15,798
2021 $2,286 (13.2%) $15,028 (86.8%) $17,314
2022 $1,952 (9.6%) $18,407 (90.4%) $20,359

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Marshall Street Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1191st of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1122nd of 1534 Elementary schools
 4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Marshall Street Elementary School)19.536.3
 16.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marshall Street Elementary School)49.134.7
 14.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Marshall Street Elementary School)28.734.4
 5.7%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Marshall Street Elementary School)75.670.6
 5%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Marshall Street Elementary School)51.337.9
 13.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
All Grades Math (Marshall Street Elementary School)24.235.3
 11.1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Marshall Street Elementary School)75.670.6
 5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Marshall Street Elementary School)50.236.3
 13.9%
   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 Students627581
 7.3%
African American202175
 13.4%
American Indian00
Asian129
 25%
Hispanic274263
 4%
Pacific Islander00
White8363
 24.1%
Two or More Races5671
 26.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.8%99.8%
 0%


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Students at Marshall Street Elementary School are 45% Hispanic, 30% African American, 12% Two or more races, 11% White, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Marshall Street Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Blockson Middle School
High : Norristown Area High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 581 students attended Marshall Street Elementary School.

Marshall Street Elementary School ranks in the bottom 22.4% 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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