

Approximately ninety-four percent of high school graduates attend institutions of higher learning. LMSD schools rank among the highest in Pennsylvania for SAT and PSAT scores, AP Participation rate, total number of National Merit Semifinalists, total number of International Baccalaureate diplomas granted and in numerous publications' "Top Schools" lists. Of the District's nine eligible schools, all have received recognition for excellence by the Commonwealth and seven have received the National Blue Ribbon Award for Excellence in Education. The District's six elementary schools, two middle schools and two high schools provide a challenging, multi-disciplinary academic program and dynamic, co-curricular experience to more than 6,900 students. Established as one of Pennsylvania's first public school districts in 1834, LMSD enjoys a rich tradition of achievement, innovation and community partnership and a longstanding reputation as one of the finest school systems in the United States.

There must be more discipline.The Lower Merion School District (LMSD), located in Philadelphia's historic Main Line suburbs, serves the 62,000 residents of Lower Merion Township and the Borough of Narberth. It was frustrating for teachers and our custodial staff. In the new school, with its open spaces and cool new furniture came issues with students thinking they were entitled to not cleanup after themselves. Another problem that I saw arise was discipline. The point system is degrading and it hurts many students mental health. They are a bad way of teaching students key concepts.

I was in the advanced class called “Integrated I.” It was great except one thing. My courses and teachers were all very great too, except one. We had many fund raisers that made tons of money for organizations such as Alex’s Lemonade Stand. One thing that I saw was very cool was how all of the teachers and student council members were trying very hard to build our new community. It’s a new school so there are things that will change and are different. Middle school student: I am a student that was at Black Rock Middle School for my seventh grade year and I will be back for my eighth grade.
