Very Good
#1086 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 38% in state
Carroll EL Sch
Elementary School · West Perry Sd · Shermans Dale, PA
A West Perry Sd elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6670 Spring Rd, Shermans Dale, PA 17090
- Math 35% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carroll EL Sch score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 40% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (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
101.2%
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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Where Carroll 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,083
Median home value
$247,100
Median rent
$793/mo
College educated
16%
Homeownership
80.8%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17090; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Bloomfield EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 4.0 mi | 386 | Compare → |
| Blain EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 267 | 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.
West Perry Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,413NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carroll EL Sch is listed in West Perry SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carroll EL Sch
Carroll EL Sch is a public elementary school in Shermans Dale, PA, part of West Perry Sd, serving approximately 332 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,086 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carroll EL Sch
What grades does Carroll EL Sch serve?
Carroll EL Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Carroll EL Sch?
Carroll EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 332 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carroll EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Carroll EL Sch 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 Carroll EL Sch rank in PA?
Carroll EL Sch ranks #1,086 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Carroll EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Carroll EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Carroll EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carroll EL Sch has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Carroll EL Sch a charter school?
No, Carroll EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carroll EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Carroll EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carroll EL Sch?
101.2% of students at Carroll 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 332
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Perry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.7%
- Phone
- (717) 582-4256
- Area population (ZIP 17090)
- 5,342
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 48.1
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 · 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 17090; 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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