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Bala-Cynwyd Middle School

Lower Merion SD · Montgomery County · 510 Bryn Mawr Ave, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004.0

(610)645-1480

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10/10
#7
Rank 7 out of 520
Top 1%
English Language Arts10/10 · #12 · 98th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #6 · 99th percentile
Science10/10 · #10 · 98th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Bala-Cynwyd Middle School sits in one of the Main Line's most sought-after communities, where tree-lined streets and a walkable village center make it easy to see why families relocate specifically for Lower Merion's schools. Academics here are genuinely exceptional — near the top of the state in English, math, and science — drawing families who want a rigorous, well-resourced middle school experience without sacrificing the close-knit feel of a real neighborhood school. If you're considering a move to the Philadelphia suburbs and want a community that takes education seriously while still feeling grounded and livable, Bala Cynwyd is hard to beat.

Student Demographics

746 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
461 (62%)
Asian
107 (14%)
Multiple Races
78 (10%)
African American
63 (8%)
Hispanic
37 (5%)

Key Indicators

English Learners5 (1%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged107 (14%)
Students with Disabilities143 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

794
Enrollment
68
Teachers (FTE)
11.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #43 · 92nd percentile

212 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found