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#2009 of 2,846 schools in PA
Carmichaels Area EL Ctr
Elementary School · Carmichaels Area Sd · Carmichaels, PA
A Carmichaels Area Sd elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
225 N Vine St, Carmichaels, PA 15320
- Math 34% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carmichaels Area EL Ctr score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (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 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carmichaels Area EL Ctr 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,409
Median home value
$147,600
Median rent
$688/mo
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
84.7%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15320; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson-morgan EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–6 | 5.0 mi | 402 | 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.
Carmichaels Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,002NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carmichaels Area EL Ctr is listed in Carmichaels Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carmichaels Area EL Ctr
Carmichaels Area EL Ctr is a public elementary school in Carmichaels, PA, part of Carmichaels Area Sd, serving approximately 443 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,009 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carmichaels Area EL Ctr
What grades does Carmichaels Area EL Ctr serve?
Carmichaels Area EL Ctr serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Carmichaels Area EL Ctr?
Carmichaels Area EL Ctr has an enrollment of approximately 443 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carmichaels Area EL Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Carmichaels Area EL Ctr is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carmichaels Area EL Ctr rank in PA?
Carmichaels Area EL Ctr ranks #2,009 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Carmichaels Area EL Ctr's MySchoolScout rating?
Carmichaels Area EL Ctr 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 Carmichaels Area EL Ctr?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carmichaels Area EL Ctr has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Carmichaels Area EL Ctr a charter school?
No, Carmichaels Area EL Ctr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carmichaels Area EL Ctr a Title I school?
No, Carmichaels Area EL Ctr is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carmichaels Area EL Ctr?
99.3% of students at Carmichaels Area EL Ctr 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 443
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Greene County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.3%
- Phone
- (724) 966-5045
- Area population (ZIP 15320)
- 4,578
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 50.2
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 15320; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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