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#151 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 5% in state

Durham-nockamixon EL Sch

Elementary School · Palisades Sd · Kintnersville, PA

A Palisades Sd elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

41 Thomas Free Dr, Kintnersville, PA 18930

  • Math 68% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 72% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67.7% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72.4% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+16.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+16.6 pts
Overall Proficiency70% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+12.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
District spending per student$27,872
Chronic Absenteeism4.5%

Students at Durham-nockamixon EL Sch score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency68%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency72%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 17 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 70% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2022
Math
82%
ELA
85%
2024
Math
68%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (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

39.3%

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 Durham-nockamixon 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. Open the Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$123,984

Median home value

$495,800

Median rent

$726/mo

College educated

37.9%

Homeownership

92.4%

Poverty rate

2.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18930; 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

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Springfield EL SchEnrollment path unverified9.2K–54.9 mi208Compare →
Tinicum EL SchEnrollment path unverified8.6K–5Not available122Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Palisades Sd

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$27,872NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Durham-nockamixon EL Sch is listed in Palisades SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Durham-nockamixon EL Sch

Durham-nockamixon EL Sch is a public elementary school in Kintnersville, PA, part of Palisades Sd, serving approximately 267 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #151 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Durham-nockamixon EL Sch

What grades does Durham-nockamixon EL Sch serve?

Durham-nockamixon EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Durham-nockamixon EL Sch?

Durham-nockamixon EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 267 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Durham-nockamixon EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Durham-nockamixon EL Sch is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Durham-nockamixon EL Sch rank in PA?

Durham-nockamixon EL Sch ranks #151 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Durham-nockamixon EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Durham-nockamixon EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Durham-nockamixon EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Durham-nockamixon EL Sch has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Durham-nockamixon EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Durham-nockamixon EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Durham-nockamixon EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Durham-nockamixon EL Sch?

39.3% of students at Durham-nockamixon 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
267
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Bucks County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.5%
Area population (ZIP 18930)
2,218
Area average commute
37.6 min
Area median age
54.1
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 18930; 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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