D
Needs Improvement
44/100

Highland Park El Sch

📚 01 – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 8301 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA 19082
Overall
D
44/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 23rd percentile in Pennsylvania
Growth
C
Students gain 0.81 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 26th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Pennsylvania schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

44
Repit Score
out of 100
704
Students
enrolled
14.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%23/1001.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%26/100Students gain 0.81 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.89 in 2009–19; 27th percentile in Pennsylvania (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 96% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Pennsylvania schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −7 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Pennsylvania. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency47% (−15 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency28% (−19 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Pennsylvania state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White45%25%reading -28 pts, math -37 pts4th percentile (list)
Black37%12%reading +1 pts, math -8 pts35th percentile (list)
Hispanic42%22%reading +2 pts, math -3 pts38th percentile (list)
Asian62%52%reading -21 pts, math -27 pts11th percentile (list)
Low-income43%27%reading -5 pts, math -7 pts22nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 8301 West Chester Pike
City Upper Darby
ZIP Code 19082
District 4224320
NCES School ID 422432001965
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 19082

Understanding the community around Highland Park El Sch helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $55,979
Per Capita Income $27,892
Poverty Rate 15.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.4%
High School or Higher 84.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $144,400
Median Rent $1,162
Owner-Occupied 46.9%
Renter-Occupied 53.1%
View full data for ZIP 19082 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Highland Park El Sch.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 46.9%
Female 53.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 30.5%
Hispanic/Latino 28.4%
Asian 28.0%
White 6.4%
Two or More Races 6.4%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 704
Teachers (FTE) 50.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Highland Park El Sch?
Highland Park El Sch has a Repit School Score of 44 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Highland Park El Sch?
Highland Park El Sch has 704 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1.
What grades does Highland Park El Sch serve?
Highland Park El Sch serves grades 01 – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Highland Park El Sch receive per student?
Highland Park El Sch receives $19,723 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Highland Park El Sch in 19082 ▼
Avg Home Value
$203,088
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,281
1-Year Change
+2.9%
% Renters
53.1%

Other Schools in 19082

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026