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Lower Merion School District

PAArdmore, Pennsylvania•Montgomery County

Contact & Location

301 East Montgomery Avenue, Ardmore, PA 19003
(610) 645-1800
www.lmsd.org
GreatSchools Profile

Enrollment & Schools

11
Total Schools
8,518
Total Enrollment
K-12
Grade Range

School Breakdown

Elementary Schools
6
Elementary Schools
Middle Schools
3
Middle Schools
High Schools
2
High Schools

Rating Distribution

00%
Below Average
00%
Average
11100%
Above Average

School Types

By Type

Public
11
Charter
0
Private
0

By Level

Elementary
6
Middle
3
High
2

Demographics (Aggregated)

Ethnicity Breakdown

White
65%
Asian
11%
Black / African American
9%
Two or More Races
8%
Hispanic / Latino
7%

Gender Distribution

52%Male
48%Female

Free / Reduced Lunch

15%Students Eligible
vs. State Average
53%

Academic Performance (Aggregated)

Average Academic Performance

9.7
out of 10
Average ACT Score
28.0
(out of 36)
Average SAT Score
1252
(out of 1600)
Average Graduation Rate
97%
Students
AP / IB / Dual Enrollment
38%
Students

School Performance Summary

Below Average
0% (0)
Average
0% (0)
Above Average
100% (11)

Lower Merion School District is committed to excellence, equity, and preparing every student for a successful future.

Schools in Lower Merion School District

11 schools

Elementary Schools

(6)
9.7
Belmont Hills El School
Elementarypublic•344 students
9.6
Cynwyd School
Elementarypublic•431 students
9.7
Gladwyne School
Elementarypublic•540 students
9.8
Merion El School
Elementarypublic•446 students
9.9
Penn Valley School
Elementarypublic•514 students
9.6
Penn Wynne School
Elementarypublic•615 students

Middle Schools

(3)
9.6
Bala-Cynwyd Middle School
Middlepublic•809 students
9.7
Black Rock Middle School
Middlepublic•1,032 students
9.5
Welsh Valley Middle School
Middlepublic•814 students

High Schools

(2)
9.8
Harriton Senior High School
Highpublic•1,261 students
9.8
Lower Merion High School
Highpublic•1,712 students

Reported Incidents

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Community-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.

Inappropriate TeachingCRT / RaceModerateAdded 1mo ago

District offers race-based groups

Alleged incident in Lower Merion School District · Pennsylvania

A school district in Pennsylvania has introduced race-based affinity groups for elementary school students. These programs are part of the district's broader equity initiatives.

Occurred on January 11, 2023Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
OtherHighAdded 1mo ago

School District Faces Segregation Complaint

Alleged incident in Lower Merion School District · Pennsylvania

A parental rights group has filed a civil rights complaint against a Pennsylvania school district. The complaint alleges that the district engaged in racial segregation. This action was taken with the Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.

Occurred on January 31, 2023Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingGender IdentityHighAdded 1mo ago

Gender-Exclusive School Event Complaint

Alleged incident in Lower Merion School District · Pennsylvania

A school district is facing a federal civil rights complaint regarding its STEM events. The complaint alleges that the district restricted participation to only girls and gender-diverse students. This action prompted a parental rights organization to file a formal complaint.

Occurred on March 15, 2023Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingGender IdentityModerateAdded 1mo ago

School Investigated Over Gender Event

Alleged incident in Lower Merion School District · Pennsylvania

A Pennsylvania school district is under federal investigation by the Office for Civil Rights. This inquiry stems from a complaint about the district hosting a STEM event exclusively for girls and gender-diverse students.

Occurred on May 3, 2023Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingCRT / RaceHighAdded 1mo ago

School uses controversial race book

Alleged incident in Lower Merion School District · Pennsylvania

A school district in Pennsylvania included a children's book about whiteness in its curriculum, sparking concerns from parents and a whistleblower. The materials were questioned for potentially promoting Critical Race Theory and causing anxiety among young students regarding their racial identity.

Occurred on March 24, 2021Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
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Data aggregated from 11 schools in Lower Merion School District.
Source: GreatSchools, U.S. Department of Education, and school surveys.
Last updated: May 1, 2026