The top reported proficiency rate is 92% in Science. The lowest is 59% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Loomis El Sch
Loomis Elementary is a small to mid-sized public elementary school in Broomall, Pennsylvania, serving kindergarten through fifth grade within the Marple Newtown School District. The school enrolls a diverse cohort with a substantial share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, while the student body is predominantly white and includes a growing share of Asian students alongside smaller populations of Hispanic, Black, and multiracial children.
The school's academic profile shows mixed results across tested subjects. In mathematics and English language arts, students in grades three through five showed proficiency rates in the range that falls below where the district or county would likely prefer but not critically low; proficiency in reading is somewhat lower than in math. Science proficiency stands out as a clear strength, with a high proportion of students meeting proficiency standards on the most recent available assessment. Across all tested subjects, Loomis's overall proficiency index places it above the midpoint among the districts in Delaware County, a meaningful positioning that reflects the school's contribution to the broader district's academic standing.
The school sits in Broomall, a fully developed postwar suburban community roughly ten miles west of Philadelphia, organized around commercial corridors on West Chester Pike and Sproul Road rather than around a town center. The area is auto-oriented and anchored by shopping centers, though SEPTA bus routes do serve the community. The neighborhood itself is a mix of 1950s split-level homes, early-20th-century houses in established Broomall Park, and later suburban developments. Housing values in the area are stable and well above the state benchmark, reflecting the region's appeal as an established suburb; most homes in nearby Marple Township range widely depending on neighborhood, from modest townhouse communities to higher-priced single-family homes on larger lots. This is a settled, owner-occupied community where families have chosen to stay for decades.
Broomall and the broader Marple Township benefit from the Marple Public Library, one of the first libraries in Delaware County to earn the Pennsylvania Forward Gold Star, and a network of parks including Kent Park with its walking trails and tennis courts, plus Green Bank Farm. The township updated its zoning code recently and has pursued a trails master plan. A long-standing land-use debate centered on the former Don Guanella Village site, which Delaware County moved to acquire as a county park in 2021 to preserve green space amid concerns about development pressure and rising home prices.
Within the Marple Newtown School District, significant curricular initiatives are underway. The district has launched a STEM Academy at the high school level with an advisory council of industry professionals and, for students meeting requirements, a diploma seal and cord beginning with the Class of 2025. At the middle school level, a pilot curriculum in technology education, family and consumer science, and financial literacy is being aligned to Pennsylvania's new STEELS standards. These initiatives point to a district building out career-connected and real-world skill pathways alongside traditional academics. A comprehensive plan for 2025-2028 is in place to guide the district's work.
For families considering a move to Broomall or choosing Loomis, the school offers a suburban elementary setting in a settled community with strong civic anchors and a school district actively expanding its pathways and offerings. The academic profile is solid in science and moderate in literacy and math, which a parent may want to explore further with the school to understand support structures, curriculum scope, and instructional approaches in those areas.
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