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#1695 of 2,846 schools in PA

Cochran Primary Sch

Elementary School · Williamsport Area Sd · Williamsport, PA

A Williamsport Area Sd elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1500 Cherry St, Williamsport, PA 17701

  • Math 32% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 48% vs PA 55% (2024)
  • 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.6% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47.8% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-19.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-3.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$18,281
Chronic Absenteeism20.4%

Students at Cochran Primary Sch score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency32%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency48%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
55%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
63%
2011
Math
74%
ELA
66%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
58%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
32%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (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 32 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

74.7%

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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The neighborhood

Where Cochran Primary 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 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$52,770

Median home value

$176,200

Median rent

$869/mo

College educated

28.3%

Homeownership

54.4%

Poverty rate

18.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St John Neumann Regional AcademyPrivate · tuition7.3privatePK–120.9 mi206Compare →
Mountain View Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9privatePK–81.8 mi38Compare →
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West Branch SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–62.3 mi17Compare →

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.

Williamsport Area Sd

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#4 of 7
District spending per student
$18,281NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cochran Primary Sch is listed in Williamsport Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cochran Primary Sch

Cochran Primary Sch is a public elementary school in Williamsport, PA, part of Williamsport Area Sd, serving approximately 534 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,695 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cochran Primary Sch

What grades does Cochran Primary Sch serve?

Cochran Primary Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.

How many students attend Cochran Primary Sch?

Cochran Primary Sch has an enrollment of approximately 534 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cochran Primary Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Cochran Primary Sch is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cochran Primary Sch rank in PA?

Cochran Primary Sch ranks #1,695 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Cochran Primary Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Cochran Primary 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 Cochran Primary Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cochran Primary Sch has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Cochran Primary Sch a charter school?

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

Is Cochran Primary Sch a Title I school?

No, Cochran Primary Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cochran Primary Sch?

74.7% of students at Cochran Primary 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 – 3rd
Enrollment
534
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Lycoming County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.4%
Area population (ZIP 17701)
43,169
Area average commute
17.1 min
Area median age
37.5
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 17701; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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