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Clermont EL Sch

Elementary School · Solanco Sd · Quarryville, PA

A Solanco Sd elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1868 Robert Fulton Hwy, Quarryville, PA 17566

  • Math 43% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 51% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.11 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.6% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50.5% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-9.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.3 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-8.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
District spending per student$17,632
Chronic Absenteeism12.6%

Students at Clermont EL Sch score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency43%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency51%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 33 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 47% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
49%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
54%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
56%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
53%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
53%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2024
Math
43%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (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

47.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Clermont 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average663/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$73,545

Median home value

$284,300

Median rent

$1,229/mo

College educated

19.6%

Homeownership

70.7%

Poverty rate

8.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17566; 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

3 in Solanco SD

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bart-colerain EL SchEnrollment path unverified6.3K–5Not available200Compare →
Providence EL SchEnrollment path unverified5.3K–5Not available375Compare →
Quarryville EL SchEnrollment path unverified5.9K–5Not available336Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Solanco Sd

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#5 of 7
District spending per student
$17,632NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Clermont EL Sch is listed in Solanco SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Clermont EL Sch

Clermont EL Sch is a public elementary school in Quarryville, PA, part of Solanco Sd, serving approximately 414 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,125 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clermont EL Sch

What grades does Clermont EL Sch serve?

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

How many students attend Clermont EL Sch?

Clermont EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 414 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Clermont EL Sch is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Clermont EL Sch rank in PA?

Clermont EL Sch ranks #2,125 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Clermont EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Clermont EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Clermont EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clermont EL Sch has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Clermont EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Clermont EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

47.1% of students at Clermont 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
414
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Lancaster County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.6%
Area population (ZIP 17566)
12,276
Area average commute
27.5 min
Area median age
38.1
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 17566; 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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