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#443 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 16% in state

Arlington Heights EL Sch

Elementary School · Stroudsburg Area Sd · Stroudsburg, PA

A Stroudsburg Area Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.

1100 N 9th St, Stroudsburg, PA 18360

  • Math 46% vs PA 47% (2024)
  • Reading 43% vs PA 54% (2024)
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-0.58 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2024
TrendStable
Academics5.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45.7% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43.6% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-5.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.2 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-2.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$21,748
Chronic Absenteeism20.7%

Students at Arlington Heights EL Sch score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency46%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
47%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency43%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
54%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2015–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2024.

Show all 9 years
2015
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2024
Math
46%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 22 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

66.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Arlington Heights EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$69,413

Median home value

$286,200

Median rent

$1,314/mo

College educated

32.1%

Homeownership

71%

Poverty rate

10.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18360; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pocono Adventist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–80.8 mi12Compare →
Chipperfield EL SchEnrollment path unverified5.8K–41.0 mi717Compare →
B F Morey EL SchEnrollment path unverified7.9K–41.1 mi233Compare →
Hamilton Twp EL SchEnrollment path unverified8.0K–4Not available290Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Stroudsburg Area Sd

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#1 of 7
District spending per student
$21,748NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Arlington Heights EL Sch is listed in Stroudsburg Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Arlington Heights EL Sch

Arlington Heights EL Sch is a public elementary school in Stroudsburg, PA, part of Stroudsburg Area Sd, serving approximately 246 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #443 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Arlington Heights EL Sch

What grades does Arlington Heights EL Sch serve?

Arlington Heights EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Arlington Heights EL Sch?

Arlington Heights EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 246 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Arlington Heights EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Arlington Heights EL Sch is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Arlington Heights EL Sch rank in PA?

Arlington Heights EL Sch ranks #443 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Arlington Heights EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Arlington Heights EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Arlington Heights EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Arlington Heights EL Sch has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).

Is Arlington Heights EL Sch a charter school?

No, Arlington Heights EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Arlington Heights EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Arlington Heights EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arlington Heights EL Sch?

66.7% of students at Arlington Heights EL Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
246
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Monroe County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.7%
Area population (ZIP 18360)
29,790
Area average commute
36.3 min
Area median age
44.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 18360; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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