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#2299 of 2,846 schools in PA

Devers Sch

Elementary School · York City Sd · York, PA

A York City Sd elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

801 Chanceford Ave, York, PA 17404

  • Math 7% vs PA 41% (2024)
  • Reading 23% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.16 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.6Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency6.9% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22.8% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-44.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-33 pts
Overall Proficiency15% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-18.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$20,156
Chronic Absenteeism34.9%

Students at Devers Sch score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency7%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
41%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency23%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 31 points across the 13-year record (2012–2024) and has held near 15% recently.

Show all 12 years
2012
Math
50%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
41%
ELA
40%
2014
Math
11%
ELA
26%
2015
Math
11%
ELA
24%
2016
Math
9%
ELA
24%
2017
Math
9%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
21%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
21%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
18%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
18%
2022
Math
7%
ELA
22%
2024
Math
7%
ELA
23%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)

* 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

100%

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 Devers 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 42Car-Dependent
  • Transit 29Some Transit
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,417/100K

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

$75,882

Median home value

$176,200

Median rent

$1,136/mo

College educated

30%

Homeownership

70.7%

Poverty rate

9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17404; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Edgar Fahs Smith Steam AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–80.7 mi404Compare →
York Academy Regional CsCharter · enrollment unverified6.9K–121.0 mi1,009Compare →
Lincoln CsCharter · enrollment unverified2.4K–81.1 mi610Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

York City Sd

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#6 of 9
District spending per student
$20,156NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
35.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Devers Sch is listed in York City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Devers Sch

Devers Sch is a public elementary school in York, PA, part of York City Sd, serving approximately 693 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,299 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Devers Sch

What grades does Devers Sch serve?

Devers Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Devers Sch?

Devers Sch has an enrollment of approximately 693 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Devers Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Devers Sch is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Devers Sch rank in PA?

Devers Sch ranks #2,299 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Devers Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Devers Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Devers Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Devers Sch has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).

Is Devers Sch a charter school?

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

Is Devers Sch a Title I school?

No, Devers Sch is not currently a Title I school.

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

100.0% of students at Devers 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 – 8th
Enrollment
693
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.9%
Area population (ZIP 17404)
38,973
Area average commute
23.3 min
Area median age
38.6
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 17404; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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