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#1308 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 46% in state
Cairnbrook EL Sch
Elementary School · Shade-central City Sd · Cairnbrook, PA
A Shade-central City Sd elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
235 McGregor Ave, Cairnbrook, PA 15924
- Math 30% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cairnbrook EL Sch score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 38% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (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
99.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cairnbrook 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,333
Median home value
$81,200
Median rent
$778/mo
College educated
5.2%
Homeownership
88.1%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15924; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Shade-central City Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $24,600NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cairnbrook EL Sch is listed in Shade-Central City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cairnbrook EL Sch
Cairnbrook EL Sch is a public elementary school in Cairnbrook, PA, part of Shade-central City Sd, serving approximately 171 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,308 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cairnbrook EL Sch
What grades does Cairnbrook EL Sch serve?
Cairnbrook EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Cairnbrook EL Sch?
Cairnbrook EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 171 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cairnbrook EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Cairnbrook EL Sch is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cairnbrook EL Sch rank in PA?
Cairnbrook EL Sch ranks #1,308 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Cairnbrook EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Cairnbrook EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Cairnbrook EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cairnbrook EL Sch has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cairnbrook EL Sch a charter school?
No, Cairnbrook EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cairnbrook EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Cairnbrook EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cairnbrook EL Sch?
99.4% of students at Cairnbrook 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
- 171
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Somerset County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.8%
- Phone
- (814) 754-5021
- Area population (ZIP 15924)
- 867
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 15924; 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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