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Rose Tree Media School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,175 students in Rose Tree Media School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
51±¬ÁÏs in Rose Tree Media School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
4,175 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
304 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Rose Tree Media School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#28 out of 684 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
57%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
5%
% Hispanic
3%
15%
% Black
4%
14%
% White
77%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,311 is higher than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,817 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$102 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$95 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,311
$23,696
Spending / Student
$22,817
$23,119
Best Rose Tree Media School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rose Tree Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1101 First Ave
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-7201
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-7201
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
Rank: #22.
Media Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Front & Monroe Streets
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-6801
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-6801
Grades: K-5
| 495 students
Rank: #33.
Indian Lane Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
309 S Old Middletown Rd
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-7101
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-7101
Grades: K-5
| 451 students
Rank: #44.
Penncrest High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
134 Barren Rd
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-6201
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-6201
Grades: 9-12
| 1,227 students
Rank: #55.
Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
122 S Pennell Rd
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-6901
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-6901
Grades: K-5
| 578 students
Rank: #66.
Springton Lake Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 N Providence Rd
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-6501
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-6501
Grades: 6-8
| 978 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rose Tree Media School District?
Rose Tree Media School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,175 students.
What is the rank of Rose Tree Media School District?
Rose Tree Media School District is ranked #25 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rose Tree Media School District?
77% of Rose Tree Media School District students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rose Tree Media School District?
Rose Tree Media School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Rose Tree Media School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,817 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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