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#1460 of 2,846 schools in PA
Blacklick Valley EL Ctr
Elementary School · Blacklick Valley Sd · Nanty Glo, PA
A Blacklick Valley Sd elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1000 W Railroad St, Nanty Glo, PA 15943
- Math 47% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blacklick Valley EL Ctr score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 48% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Blacklick Valley EL Ctr 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low124/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Nanty Glo), 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
$51,875
Median home value
$86,300
Median rent
$727/mo
College educated
17.2%
Homeownership
70.1%
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15943; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria County Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| Jackson EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 2.9 mi | 209 | Compare → |
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.
Blacklick Valley Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,138NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Blacklick Valley EL Ctr is listed in Blacklick Valley SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blacklick Valley EL Ctr
Blacklick Valley EL Ctr is a public elementary school in Nanty Glo, PA, part of Blacklick Valley Sd, serving approximately 329 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,460 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blacklick Valley EL Ctr
What grades does Blacklick Valley EL Ctr serve?
Blacklick Valley EL Ctr serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Blacklick Valley EL Ctr?
Blacklick Valley EL Ctr has an enrollment of approximately 329 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blacklick Valley EL Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Blacklick Valley EL Ctr is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blacklick Valley EL Ctr rank in PA?
Blacklick Valley EL Ctr ranks #1,460 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Blacklick Valley EL Ctr's MySchoolScout rating?
Blacklick Valley EL Ctr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Blacklick Valley EL Ctr?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blacklick Valley EL Ctr has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Blacklick Valley EL Ctr a charter school?
No, Blacklick Valley EL Ctr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blacklick Valley EL Ctr a Title I school?
No, Blacklick Valley EL Ctr is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blacklick Valley EL Ctr?
100.0% of students at Blacklick Valley EL Ctr 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 329
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cambria County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.3%
- Phone
- (814) 749-9211
- Area population (ZIP 15943)
- 3,747
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 48.3
Official sources & links
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 15943; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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