Excellent
#159 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 6% in state
Bobtown EL Sch
Elementary School · Southeastern Greene Sd · Bobtown, PA
A Southeastern Greene Sd elementary school where students score 39 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 397, Bobtown, PA 15315
- Math 71% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 74% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bobtown EL Sch score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 73% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (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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Where Bobtown 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,229
Median home value
$56,100
Median rent
$1,103/mo
College educated
13.4%
Homeownership
83.4%
Poverty rate
22.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15315; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship Hill EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 3.8 mi | 158 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Southeastern Greene Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $19,867NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bobtown EL Sch is listed in Southeastern Greene SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bobtown EL Sch
Bobtown EL Sch is a public elementary school in Bobtown, PA, part of Southeastern Greene Sd, serving approximately 321 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #159 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bobtown EL Sch
What grades does Bobtown EL Sch serve?
Bobtown EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Bobtown EL Sch?
Bobtown EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 321 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bobtown EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Bobtown EL Sch is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bobtown EL Sch rank in PA?
Bobtown EL Sch ranks #159 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Bobtown EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Bobtown EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Bobtown EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bobtown EL Sch has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bobtown EL Sch a charter school?
No, Bobtown EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bobtown EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Bobtown EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bobtown EL Sch?
100.0% of students at Bobtown 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
- 321
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Greene County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.6%
- Phone
- (724) 839-7241
- Area population (ZIP 15315)
- 1,128
- Area median age
- 29.5
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 15315; 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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