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#1664 of 2,846 schools in PA

Clark EL Sch

Elementary School · Laurel Highlands Sd · Uniontown, PA

A Laurel Highlands Sd elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

200 Water St, Uniontown, PA 15401

  • Math 26% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 43% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.06 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.9Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42.6% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-26.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.2 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-16.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile20th
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
District spending per student$18,983
Chronic Absenteeism20.6%

Students at Clark EL Sch score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency26%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency43%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 23 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 35% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
28%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
26%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

57.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Clark 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,169/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Uniontown), 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

$52,051

Median home value

$151,600

Median rent

$761/mo

College educated

23%

Homeownership

64%

Poverty rate

18.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ag Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–40.6 mi15Compare →
Lafayette EL SchEnrollment path unverified4.0K–50.8 mi267Compare →
New DirectionsPrivate · tuition7.5privateK–121.3 mi75Compare →
Marshall EL SchEnrollment path unverified6.2K–51.4 mi321Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Laurel Highlands Sd

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#5 of 6
District spending per student
$18,983NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Clark EL Sch is listed in Laurel Highlands SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Clark EL Sch

Clark EL Sch is a public elementary school in Uniontown, PA, part of Laurel Highlands Sd, serving approximately 287 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,664 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clark EL Sch

What grades does Clark EL Sch serve?

Clark EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Clark EL Sch?

Clark EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 287 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Clark EL Sch is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Clark EL Sch rank in PA?

Clark EL Sch ranks #1,664 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Clark EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Clark EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Clark EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clark EL Sch has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Clark EL Sch a charter school?

No, Clark EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Clark EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Clark EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clark EL Sch?

57.5% of students at Clark 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 – 5th
Enrollment
287
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Fayette County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.6%
Area population (ZIP 15401)
30,230
Area average commute
25.3 min
Area median age
45.1
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 15401; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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