Below Average
#2268 of 2,846 schools in PA
California Area EL Sch
Elementary School · California Area Sd · Coal Center, PA
A California Area Sd elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
40 Trojan Way, Coal Center, PA 15423
- Math 29% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at California Area 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
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 37% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (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
How we rate schools
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Where California Area 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. Open the Pittsburgh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Academy of Learning CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | K–8 | 0.0 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| Brownsville Area EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | 3.2 mi | 649 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
California Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,211NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
California Area EL Sch is listed in California Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About California Area EL Sch
California Area EL Sch is a public elementary school in Coal Center, PA, part of California Area Sd, serving approximately 483 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,268 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about California Area EL Sch
What grades does California Area EL Sch serve?
California Area EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend California Area EL Sch?
California Area EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 483 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at California Area EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at California Area EL Sch is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does California Area EL Sch rank in PA?
California Area EL Sch ranks #2,268 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is California Area EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
California Area EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 California Area EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, California Area EL Sch has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is California Area EL Sch a charter school?
No, California Area EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is California Area EL Sch a Title I school?
No, California Area EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for California Area EL Sch?
99.4% of students at California Area 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
- 483
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.4%
- Phone
- (724) 785-5800
- Area population (ZIP 15423)
- 1,942
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 15423; 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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