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#2413 of 2,846 schools in PA

Baresville EL Sch

Elementary School · South Western Sd · Hanover, PA

A South Western Sd elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

135 Sanford Ave, Hanover, PA 17331

  • Math 41% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 49% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.6% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.1% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-10.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.7 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-6.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
District spending per student$16,273
Chronic Absenteeism19%

Students at Baresville EL Sch score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency41%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency49%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 39 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 45% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
54%
ELA
74%
2015
Math
54%
ELA
69%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
61%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
61%
2020*
Math
36%
ELA
63%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
63%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
55%
2024
Math
41%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

54.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Baresville 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,636/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hanover), 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

$76,661

Median home value

$228,700

Median rent

$1,127/mo

College educated

22.5%

Homeownership

76.4%

Poverty rate

8.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17331; 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
Hanover Street EL SchEnrollment path unverified8.7K–40.8 mi240Compare →
Washington EL SchEnrollment path unverified6.7K–41.0 mi225Compare →
Park Hills EL SchEnrollment path unverified5.1K–51.4 mi508Compare →
Clearview EL SchEnrollment path unverified6.9K–41.5 mi272Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

South Western Sd

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#5 of 6
District spending per student
$16,273NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Baresville EL Sch is listed in South Western SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Baresville EL Sch

Baresville EL Sch is a public elementary school in Hanover, PA, part of South Western Sd, serving approximately 563 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,413 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Baresville EL Sch

What grades does Baresville EL Sch serve?

Baresville EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Baresville EL Sch?

Baresville EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 563 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Baresville EL Sch is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Baresville EL Sch rank in PA?

Baresville EL Sch ranks #2,413 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Baresville EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Baresville EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Baresville EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Baresville EL Sch has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Baresville EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Baresville EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

54.9% of students at Baresville 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 – 5th
Enrollment
563
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.0%
Area population (ZIP 17331)
55,374
Area average commute
27.6 min
Area median age
41.8
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 17331; 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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