Bywood Elementary School

Summary:

Bywood Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, serving grades 1-5 with a total enrollment of 667 students. The school is part of the Upper Darby School District, which is ranked 482 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bywood Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with significantly lower academic performance compared to state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 13.7% of Bywood students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 39.3% statewide and 19.4% in the Upper Darby School District. Similarly, only 23.2% of Bywood students were proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts, compared to 53.8% statewide and 36.4% in the district. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and English Language Learner students.

Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $14,386 in the 2021-2022 school year and a low student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7 in the 2022-2023 school year, Bywood Elementary School's academic performance remains significantly below that of nearby schools within the same district, such as Highland Park Elementary School, which had 31% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math and 40.3% in PSSA English Language Arts. This suggests that factors beyond just funding and resources, such as curriculum, instruction, and school leadership, may be contributing to the school's underperformance.


Detail:

Public 1-5

 330 Avon Rd
       Upper Darby, PA  19082-4795


(610) 352-6842

District: Upper Darby School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1366th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,386 Help


Students who attend Bywood Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Beverly Hills Middle School
High:    Upper Darby Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  667

Racial breakdown:

African American:
50.2%
Hispanic:
27.1%
Asian:
16.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Bywood Elementary School ranks worse than 89% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 6th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Upper Darby School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.55. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Bywood Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (50.2%), Hispanic (27.1%), Asian (16.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Upper Darby School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bywood Elementary School is 13.7. 4 elementary schools in the Upper Darby School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bywood Elementary School is $14,386. 5 elementary schools in the Upper Darby School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Bywood Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bywood Elementary School 1366th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Bywood Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Upper Darby School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Upper Darby School District 482nd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bywood Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Bywood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 25.72 1035th 1302 20.5%
2004 18.92 1093rd 1308 16.4%
2005 12.91 1156th 1299 11.0%
2006 6.70 1457th 1545 5.7%
2007 7.73 1455th 1555 6.4%
2008 10.07 1438th 1551 7.3%
2009 9.31 1441st 1549 7.0%
2010 9.78 1479th 1579 6.3%
2011 11.50 1473rd 1597 7.8%
2012 10.80 1444th 1599 9.7%
2013 8.41 1365th 1519 10.1%
2014 5.98 1348th 1467 8.1%
2015 11.31 1288th 1474 12.6%
2016 9.95 1368th 1554 12.0%
2017 10.56 1351st 1547 12.7%
2018 9.79 1362nd 1530 11.0%
2019 10.68 1357th 1544 12.1%
2021 6.38 1321st 1433 7.8%
2022 10.05 1341st 1534 12.6%
2023 9.55 1366th 1534 11.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bywood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.63 170th 196 13.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bywood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.62 1211th 1414 14.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Bywood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 5.33 156th 160 2.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Bywood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.86 241st 437 44.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bywood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.29 424th 432 1.9%
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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 Bywood Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 316 6 66 0 1 n/a n/a 0 389
1989 353 10 56 1 1 n/a n/a 0 421
1990 424 34 181 1 1 n/a n/a 0 641
1991 389 60 206 3 1 n/a n/a 0 659
1992 388 82 213 17 0 n/a n/a 0 700
1993 391 99 229 12 0 n/a n/a 0 731
1994 393 116 236 8 0 n/a n/a 0 753
1995 407 179 249 14 0 n/a n/a 0 849
1996 407 179 249 14 0 n/a n/a 0 849
1997 415 176 224 16 0 n/a n/a 0 831
1998 365 211 215 12 0 n/a n/a 0 803
1999 355 216 206 9 0 n/a n/a 0 786
2000 348 279 234 12 0 n/a n/a 0 873
2001 312 295 236 15 0 n/a n/a 0 858
2002 201 341 242 21 0 n/a n/a 0 805
2003 201 341 242 21 0 n/a n/a 0 805
2004 151 396 275 14 0 n/a n/a 0 836
2005 110 453 259 30 0 n/a n/a 0 852
2006 62 414 148 43 0 n/a n/a 0 667
2007 61 458 181 53 0 n/a n/a 0 753
2008 44 446 133 30 1 n/a n/a 0 654
2009 30 435 139 33 4 n/a n/a 0 641
2010 29 458 123 42 0 n/a n/a 4 656
2011 38 448 136 47 0 0 5 0 674
2012 33 469 126 46 0 0 10 0 684
2013 31 445 117 47 0 0 8 0 648
2014 26 429 102 45 0 0 9 0 611
2015 27 413 106 61 0 0 10 0 617
2016 20 427 95 73 0 0 9 0 624
2017 19 429 106 80 0 0 7 0 641
2018 22 428 122 98 0 0 13 0 683
2019 24 418 124 122 0 0 21 0 709
2020 25 394 122 160 0 0 24 0 725
2021 22 370 131 155 1 0 21 0 700
2022 19 345 115 165 0 0 23 0 667
2023 20 335 109 181 0 0 22 0 667

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 Bywood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 389 24.0 16.2 n/a
1989 421 25.5 16.5 n/a
1990 641 33.0 19.4 0
1991 659 38.3 17.2 n/a
1992 700 40.3 17.3 n/a
1993 731 31.5 23.2 n/a
1994 753 34.0 22.1 n/a
1995 849 39.5 21.5 n/a
1996 849 39.5 21.5 n/a
1997 831 41.0 20.3 n/a
1998 803 37.0 21.7 n/a
1999 786 39.5 19.9 n/a
2000 873 40.5 21.6 47.3
2001 858 41.5 20.7 49.1
2002 805 46.6 17.3 58.6
2003 805 46.6 17.3 58.6
2004 836 47.9 17.5 51
2005 852 47.8 17.8 55.4
2006 667 38.2 17.5 67.5
2007 753 40.4 18.6 78.1
2008 654 49.3 13.3 91.1
2009 641 49.4 13.0 75.2
2010 656 49.8 13.1 67.2
2011 674 50.8 13.2 55
2012 684 47.6 14.3 76
2013 648 47.2 13.7 81.5
2014 611 45.3 13.4 80.2
2015 617 46.0 13.4 78.6
2016 624 45.0 13.8 85.9
2017 641 43.9 14.5 85.6
2018 683 45.9 14.8 85.5
2019 709 45.4 15.6 99.9
2020 725 44.6 16.2 100
2021 700 47.4 14.7 99.6
2022 667 52.4 12.7 99.6
2023 667 48.4 13.7 100

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 Bywood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 389 24.0 16.2 n/a
1989 421 25.5 16.5 n/a
1990 641 33.0 19.4 0
1991 659 38.3 17.2 n/a
1992 700 40.3 17.3 n/a
1993 731 31.5 23.2 n/a
1994 753 34.0 22.1 n/a
1995 849 39.5 21.5 n/a
1996 849 39.5 21.5 n/a
1997 831 41.0 20.3 n/a
1998 803 37.0 21.7 n/a
1999 786 39.5 19.9 n/a
2000 873 40.5 21.6 47.3
2001 858 41.5 20.7 49.1
2002 805 46.6 17.3 58.6
2003 805 46.6 17.3 58.6
2004 836 47.9 17.5 51
2005 852 47.8 17.8 55.4
2006 667 38.2 17.5 67.5
2007 753 40.4 18.6 78.1
2008 654 49.3 13.3 91.1
2009 641 49.4 13.0 75.2
2010 656 49.8 13.1 67.2
2011 674 50.8 13.2 55
2012 684 47.6 14.3 76
2013 648 47.2 13.7 81.5
2014 611 45.3 13.4 80.2
2015 617 46.0 13.4 78.6
2016 624 45.0 13.8 85.9
2017 641 43.9 14.5 85.6
2018 683 45.9 14.8 85.5
2019 709 45.4 15.6 99.9
2020 725 44.6 16.2 100
2021 700 47.4 14.7 99.6
2022 667 52.4 12.7 99.6
2023 667 48.4 13.7 100

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bywood Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $935 (7.1%) $12,153 (92.8%) $13,089
2020 $1,318 (9.1%) $13,205 (90.9%) $14,522
2021 $2,393 (18.0%) $10,926 (82.0%) $13,319
2022 $2,462 (17.1%) $11,924 (82.9%) $14,386

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bywood Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1357th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1366th of 1534 Elementary schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Bywood Elementary School)921.4
 12.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bywood Elementary School)19.724
 4.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Bywood Elementary School)17.616
 1.6%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Bywood Elementary School)51.547.1
 4.4%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bywood Elementary School)36.324.6
 11.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Bywood Elementary School)20.75.9
 14.8%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bywood Elementary School)39.321.5
 17.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Bywood Elementary School)16.113.7
 2.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Bywood Elementary School)51.547.1
 4.4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bywood Elementary School)32.423.2
 9.2%
   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 Students709667
 5.9%
African American418335
 19.9%
American Indian00
Asian124109
 12.1%
Hispanic122181
 48.4%
Pacific Islander00
White2420
 16.7%
Two or More Races2122
 4.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.9%100%
 0.1%


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Students at Bywood Elementary School are 50% African American, 27% Hispanic, 16% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 3% White.

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

Middle : Beverly Hills Middle School
High : Upper Darby Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 667 students attended Bywood Elementary School.

Bywood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 11.0% 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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