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#1216 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 43% in state

Delaware Valley EL Sch

Elementary School · Delaware Valley Sd · Matamoras, PA

A Delaware Valley Sd elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

500 Avenue S, Matamoras, PA 18336

  • Math 55% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 64% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.6% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+3.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.8 pts
Overall Proficiency60% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+4.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
District spending per student$20,145
Chronic Absenteeism12.2%

Students at Delaware Valley EL Sch score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency55%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency64%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 27 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 59% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
69%
2015
Math
64%
ELA
76%
2016
Math
60%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
63%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
76%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
76%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
62%
2024
Math
55%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (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

45%

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 Delaware 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

  • Walk 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$71,420

Median home value

$244,700

Median rent

$1,215/mo

College educated

27%

Homeownership

65.9%

Poverty rate

7.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18336; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Anna S Kuhl Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9K–61.6 mi753Compare →
Dingman-delaware EL SchEnrollment path unverified6.43–5Not available487Compare →
Dingman-delaware Primary SchEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–2Not available487Compare →
Shohola EL SchEnrollment path unverified6.7K–5Not available401Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Delaware Valley Sd

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#3 of 7
District spending per student
$20,145NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Delaware Valley EL Sch

Delaware Valley EL Sch is a public elementary school in Matamoras, PA, part of Delaware Valley Sd, serving approximately 493 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,216 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Delaware Valley EL Sch

What grades does Delaware Valley EL Sch serve?

Delaware Valley EL Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Delaware Valley EL Sch?

Delaware Valley EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 493 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Delaware Valley EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Delaware Valley EL Sch is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Delaware Valley EL Sch rank in PA?

Delaware Valley EL Sch ranks #1,216 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Delaware Valley EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Delaware Valley EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Delaware Valley EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Delaware Valley EL Sch has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Delaware Valley EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Delaware Valley EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

45.0% of students at Delaware 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
493
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Pike County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.2%
Area population (ZIP 18336)
4,133
Area average commute
32.2 min
Area median age
45.9
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 18336; 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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