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#2373 of 2,846 schools in PA

Blossburg EL Sch

Elementary School · Southern Tioga Sd · Blossburg, PA

A Southern Tioga Sd elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

133 Hannibal St, Blossburg, PA 16912

  • Math 35% vs PA 44% (2024)
  • Reading 40% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.5% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.7% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-17 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15.1 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-8.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$18,556
Chronic Absenteeism19.7%

Students at Blossburg EL Sch score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency35%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
44%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency40%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
23%
ELA
34%
2024
Math
35%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

67.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Blossburg 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 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$67,768

Median home value

$135,800

Median rent

$990/mo

College educated

22.5%

Homeownership

72.7%

Poverty rate

10.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16912; 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

2 in Southern Tioga SD

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Liberty EL SchEnrollment path unverified5.1K–6Not available168Compare →
Warren L Miller EL SchEnrollment path unverified5.2K–6Not available529Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Southern Tioga Sd

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$18,556NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Blossburg EL Sch is listed in Southern Tioga SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Blossburg EL Sch

Blossburg EL Sch is a public elementary school in Blossburg, PA, part of Southern Tioga Sd, serving approximately 213 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,373 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Blossburg EL Sch

What grades does Blossburg EL Sch serve?

Blossburg EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Blossburg EL Sch?

Blossburg EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 213 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Blossburg EL Sch is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Blossburg EL Sch rank in PA?

Blossburg EL Sch ranks #2,373 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Blossburg EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Blossburg EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Blossburg EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Blossburg EL Sch has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Blossburg EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Blossburg EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

67.6% of students at Blossburg 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 – 6th
Enrollment
213
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Tioga County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.7%
Area population (ZIP 16912)
2,524
Area average commute
24.4 min
Area median age
34.1
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 16912; 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

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