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#587 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 21% in state

Artman EL Sch

Elementary School · Hermitage Sd · Hermitage, PA

A Hermitage Sd elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.

343 N Hermitage Rd, Hermitage, PA 16148

  • Math 73% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 79% vs PA 55% (2024)
  • 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.99 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72.9% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency78.6% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+21.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+22.8 pts
Overall Proficiency76% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+22.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile92th
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.2:1
District spending per student$15,438
Chronic Absenteeism18.5%

Students at Artman EL Sch score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency73%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency79%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
55%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 76% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2024
Math
73%
ELA
79%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

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

Based on 32 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

51%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Artman 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,405/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hermitage), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$72,680

Median home value

$186,000

Median rent

$868/mo

College educated

35.4%

Homeownership

73.6%

Poverty rate

9.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16148; 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
St John Paul II ElementaryPrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–60.7 mi148Compare →
Sharpsville Area EL SchEnrollment path unverified7.1K–51.8 mi448Compare →
Case Avenue EL SchEnrollment path unverified5.6K–62.0 mi478Compare →
Shenango Valley Faith AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–122.1 mi10Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Hermitage Sd

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$15,438NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Artman EL Sch is listed in Hermitage SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Artman EL Sch

Artman EL Sch is a public elementary school in Hermitage, PA, part of Hermitage Sd, serving approximately 620 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #587 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Artman EL Sch

What grades does Artman EL Sch serve?

Artman EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.

How many students attend Artman EL Sch?

Artman EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 620 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Artman EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Artman EL Sch is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Artman EL Sch rank in PA?

Artman EL Sch ranks #587 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Artman EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Artman EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Artman EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Artman EL Sch has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Artman EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Artman EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

51.0% of students at Artman 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 – 3rd
Enrollment
620
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Mercer County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.5%
Area population (ZIP 16148)
16,563
Area average commute
21.1 min
Area median age
49.1
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 16148; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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