- Merion El Sch reported a higher students per counselor than Penn Valley Sch (543:1 vs. 292:1).
- Penn Valley Sch reported a higher chronically absent students than Merion El Sch (38 vs. 30).
- Merion El Sch reported a higher gifted & talented than Penn Valley Sch (35 vs. 33).
- Source Data Limit: 4 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Penn Valley Sch reported a higher chronically absent students than Merion El Sch (38 vs. 30).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Merion El Sch reported a higher gifted & talented than Penn Valley Sch (35 vs. 33).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Merion El Sch reported a higher students per counselor than Penn Valley Sch (543:1 vs. 292:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
13 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Merion El Sch
$31,409.36
Penn Valley Sch
$31,409.36
Local revenue share
Merion El Sch
83.7%
Penn Valley Sch
83.7%
State revenue share
Merion El Sch
14.9%
Penn Valley Sch
14.9%
Federal revenue share
Merion El Sch
1.5%
Penn Valley Sch
1.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Merion El Sch
9.5%
Penn Valley Sch
9.5%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Montgomery County
$111,521
Montgomery County
$111,521
Poverty rate
Montgomery County
6.5%
Montgomery County
6.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Montgomery County
52.3%
Montgomery County
52.3%
Unemployment rate
Montgomery County
3%
Montgomery County
3%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.