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California Academy of Learning Cs

Elementary School · California Academy of Learning Cs · Coal Center, PA

A charter elementary school in Coal Center, PA where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.

40B Trojan Way, Coal Center, PA 15423

  • Math 3% vs PA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 22% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics2.2Needs Improvement60%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency6.8% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-31 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-28.5 pts
Overall Proficiency16% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-28.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile6th
Resources & Environment10.0Excellent40%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
Chronic Absenteeism2.1%

Students at California Academy of Learning Cs score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency3%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
39%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency22%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

72.6%

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 California Academy of Learning Cs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Pittsburgh map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low0/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$70,662

Median home value

$171,700

Median rent

$983/mo

College educated

24%

Homeownership

83%

Poverty rate

16.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15423; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
California Area EL SchEnrollment path unverified4.6K–60.0 mi483Compare →
Brownsville Area EL SchEnrollment path unverified6.2K–53.2 mi649Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

California Academy of Learning Cs

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
This value was not reported by the source.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

California Academy of Learning Cs is listed in California Academy of Learning CS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About California Academy of Learning Cs

California Academy of Learning Cs is a public elementary school in Coal Center, PA, part of California Academy of Learning Cs, serving approximately 95 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,996 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 3% math proficiency (2024 PSSA) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 PSSA).

Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about California Academy of Learning Cs

What grades does California Academy of Learning Cs serve?

California Academy of Learning Cs serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend California Academy of Learning Cs?

California Academy of Learning Cs has an enrollment of approximately 95 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at California Academy of Learning Cs?

The student-teacher ratio at California Academy of Learning Cs is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does California Academy of Learning Cs rank in PA?

California Academy of Learning Cs ranks #1,996 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is California Academy of Learning Cs's MySchoolScout rating?

California Academy of Learning Cs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 California Academy of Learning Cs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, California Academy of Learning Cs has 3% math proficiency (2024 PSSA) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 PSSA).

Is California Academy of Learning Cs a charter school?

Yes, California Academy of Learning Cs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is California Academy of Learning Cs a Title I school?

No, California Academy of Learning Cs is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for California Academy of Learning Cs?

72.6% of students at California Academy of Learning Cs 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 – 8th
Enrollment
95
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Washington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
2.1%
Area population (ZIP 15423)
1,942
Area average commute
25.8 min
Area median age
40.6
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.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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.
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 15423; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 PSSA; directory SY 2023–24

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