Excellent
#148 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 5% in state
Choconut Valley EL Sch
Elementary School · Montrose Area Sd · Friendsville, PA
A Montrose Area Sd elementary school where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4458 Stanley Lake Road, Friendsville, PA 18818
- Math 61% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 71% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Choconut Valley EL Sch score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (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
97.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Choconut Valley 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
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,397
Median home value
$231,100
Median rent
$839/mo
College educated
15.1%
Homeownership
75.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18818; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Montrose Area SD
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lathrop Street EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–6 | Not available | 383 | 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.
Montrose Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $21,486NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Choconut Valley EL Sch is listed in Montrose Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Choconut Valley EL Sch
Choconut Valley EL Sch is a public elementary school in Friendsville, PA, part of Montrose Area Sd, serving approximately 245 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #148 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Choconut Valley EL Sch
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Choconut Valley EL Sch
What grades does Choconut Valley EL Sch serve?
Choconut Valley EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Choconut Valley EL Sch?
Choconut Valley EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 245 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Choconut Valley EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Choconut Valley EL Sch is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Choconut Valley EL Sch rank in PA?
Choconut Valley EL Sch ranks #148 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Choconut Valley EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Choconut Valley EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Choconut Valley EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Choconut Valley EL Sch has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Choconut Valley EL Sch a charter school?
No, Choconut Valley EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Choconut Valley EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Choconut Valley EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Choconut Valley EL Sch?
97.1% of students at Choconut Valley 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
- 245
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Susquehanna County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.7%
- Phone
- (570) 278-7300
- Area population (ZIP 18818)
- 1,259
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 49.1
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 18818; 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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