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#2015 of 2,846 schools in PA
Brecknock EL Sch
Elementary School · Governor Mifflin Sd · Shillington, PA
A Governor Mifflin Sd elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10 S Waverly St, Shillington, PA 19607
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brecknock EL Sch score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 46% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Brecknock 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated732/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Shillington), 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
$80,550
Median home value
$210,800
Median rent
$1,283/mo
College educated
31.1%
Homeownership
65%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19607; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiloh Hills EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–5 | 3.3 mi | 574 | Compare → |
| Adamstown EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 3.4 mi | 410 | Compare → |
| Brecknock EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–6 | 3.8 mi | 436 | Compare → |
| La Salle AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 3.8 mi | 163 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Governor Mifflin Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,444NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Brecknock EL Sch is listed in Governor Mifflin SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brecknock EL Sch
Brecknock EL Sch is a public elementary school in Shillington, PA, part of Governor Mifflin Sd, serving approximately 490 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,015 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brecknock EL Sch
What grades does Brecknock EL Sch serve?
Brecknock EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Brecknock EL Sch?
Brecknock EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 490 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brecknock EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Brecknock EL Sch is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brecknock EL Sch rank in PA?
Brecknock EL Sch ranks #2,015 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Brecknock EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Brecknock EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Brecknock EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brecknock EL Sch has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Brecknock EL Sch a charter school?
No, Brecknock EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brecknock EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Brecknock EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brecknock EL Sch?
99.4% of students at Brecknock 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 490
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Berks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (610) 775-5079
- Area population (ZIP 19607)
- 24,332
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 19607; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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