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#1511 of 2,846 schools in PA
Cranberry EL Sch
Elementary School · Cranberry Area Sd · Seneca, PA
A Cranberry Area Sd elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3 Education Dr, Seneca, PA 16346
- Math 47% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cranberry EL Sch score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (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
50%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cranberry 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,804
Median home value
$131,800
Median rent
$766/mo
College educated
22%
Homeownership
72.8%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16346; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Christian Life AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 104 | Compare → |
| Seventh Street SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 2–4 | 3.8 mi | 152 | Compare → |
| Smedley Street SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–1 | 3.8 mi | 98 | Compare → |
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.
Cranberry Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $16,938NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cranberry EL Sch is listed in Cranberry Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cranberry EL Sch
Cranberry EL Sch is a public elementary school in Seneca, PA, part of Cranberry Area Sd, serving approximately 584 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,511 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cranberry EL Sch
What grades does Cranberry EL Sch serve?
Cranberry EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Cranberry EL Sch?
Cranberry EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 584 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cranberry EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Cranberry EL Sch is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cranberry EL Sch rank in PA?
Cranberry EL Sch ranks #1,511 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Cranberry EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Cranberry EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Cranberry EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cranberry EL Sch has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cranberry EL Sch a charter school?
No, Cranberry EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cranberry EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Cranberry EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cranberry EL Sch?
50.0% of students at Cranberry 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
- 584
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Venango County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (814) 676-1871
- Area population (ZIP 16346)
- 3,246
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 48.5
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 16346; 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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