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#2225 of 2,846 schools in PA
Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation Cs
School · Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation Cs · Altoona, PA
A charter school in Altoona, PA where students score 61 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5580 Goods Lane Suite 1132, Altoona, PA 16602
- Math 9% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 24% vs PA 57% (2024)
- 49.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation Cs score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 74%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 16% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 34% (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 33 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation Cs 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 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,209/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Altoona), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,097
Median home value
$120,200
Median rent
$842/mo
College educated
21%
Homeownership
67.6%
Poverty rate
18.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16602; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soaring Heights SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9 | 1–12 | 0.9 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Soaring Heights School - MifflintownPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Merakey Education CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 22 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation Cs
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $23,811NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation Cs is listed in Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation CS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation Cs
Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation Cs is a public school in Altoona, PA, part of Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation Cs, serving approximately 193 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,225 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation Cs
What grades does Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation Cs serve?
Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation Cs serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation Cs?
Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation Cs has an enrollment of approximately 193 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation Cs?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation Cs is 6.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation Cs rank in PA?
Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation Cs ranks #2,225 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation Cs's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation Cs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation Cs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation Cs has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation Cs a charter school?
Yes, Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation Cs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation Cs a Title I school?
No, Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation Cs is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 193
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Blair County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.8%
- Phone
- (814) 682-5258
- 4-Year Graduation
- 49.5%
- Area population (ZIP 16602)
- 27,014
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 16602; 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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