Photo: Dough4872 · CC BY-SA 4.0Media’s public schools outscore 96% of Pennsylvania districts
62% of students in Media’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Pennsylvania average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving Media, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Pennsylvania, not nationally.
From Pennsylvania state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Media’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 81% and math 62% in spring 2022, against 55% and 36% statewide; 96% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $23,128 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Springton Lake MS, then Penncrest HS. Enrollment is up 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Lifeworks School, at Media (private) and Media-Providence Friends School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Media’s grade
A+: better than 96% of Pennsylvania school districts, #42 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Pennsylvania average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Media, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Media
Media El Sch
Grades K–5 · 488 students · 14:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Media
Media El Sch
Grades K–5 · 488 students · 14:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Media
Media El Sch
Grades K–5 · 488 students · 14:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Media
Media El Sch
Grades K–5 · 488 students · 14:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Media
Media El Sch
Grades K–5 · 488 students · 14:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Media
Media El Sch
Grades K–5 · 488 students · 14:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Media
Penncrest HS
Grades 9–12 · 1,255 students · 13:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Media
Penncrest HS
Grades 9–12 · 1,255 students · 13:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Media
Penncrest HS
Grades 9–12 · 1,255 students · 13:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Media
Penncrest HS
Grades 9–12 · 1,255 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Media’s public schools are run by Rose Tree Media School District, which also serves Edgmont, Middletown and Upper Providence. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Media vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share Media’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Media | A+ | Rose Tree Media |
| Upper Providence | A+ | Rose Tree Media |
| Nether Providence | A+ | Wallingford-Swarthmore |
Every school in Media
5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Pennsylvania’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Media’s schools
Are Media’s schools good?
By Pennsylvania’s own tests, yes: the public schools Media children attend outscore 96% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade, #42 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 99%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Media in?
Rose Tree Media School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 4,250 students in 6 schools (2024–25).
Where do Media kids go to high school?
Penncrest HS, with 1,255 students; its own test results earn a B−.
What is Media’s graduation rate?
96% of the class of 2023 in Rose Tree Media School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.
How much does Media spend per student?
$23,128 in Rose Tree Media School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Media?
Yes: Lifeworks School, at Media (special education, grades 4–12, 243 students) and Media-Providence Friends School (religious, grades PK–8, 132 students).
Parents talk
What Media families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Media → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Pennsylvania. Stars are from neighbors.