About This School
Shady Grove Elementary School is located in Ambler, PA and is one of 5 elementary schools in Wissahickon School District. It is a public school that serves 509 students in grades K-5.
Shady Grove Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Pennsylvania in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Shady Grove Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Shady Grove Elementary School had 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Shady Grove Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Shady Grove Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Pennsylvania in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Shady Grove Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Shady Grove Elementary School had 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Shady Grove Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Wissahickon SD District Spending
$15,158Per Pupil
The Wissahickon SD spends $15,158 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 65% on instruction, 33% on support services, 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Wissahickon SD District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Pennsylvania, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 PSSA Results for all subjects tested.
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Bell Elementary School 1.3 miles |  |
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| Holy Family Learning-ambler Da 1.7 miles | n/a | |
| Mattison Avenue Elementary School 1.8 miles |  |
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| Martin Luther School 1.8 miles | n/a | |
| Lower Gwynedd Elementary School 2.4 miles |  |
Data Sources: PA Dept. of Education, NCES, MDR.
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-5
- Wissahickon School District
Made AYP
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Contact
Shady Grove Elementary School351 West Skippack PK
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8106
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About the PSSA
What is it?
The PSSA is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The PSSA also evaluated how well school programs enable students to master the standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of four levels: below basic, basic, proficient and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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8 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Pennsylvania, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 PSSA Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 509
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Shady Grove Elementary School had 19% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Pennsylvania had 33% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
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11:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Shady Grove Elementary School had 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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