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#1496 of 2,846 schools in PA
Ehrman Crest MS
Middle School · Seneca Valley Sd · Cranberry Township, PA
A Seneca Valley Sd middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2070A Ehrman Rd, Cranberry Township, PA 16066
- Math 50% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 65% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ehrman Crest MS score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ehrman Crest MS 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 Pittsburgh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated712/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cranberry Township), 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
$125,390
Median home value
$395,900
Median rent
$1,619/mo
College educated
65.1%
Homeownership
76%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16066; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haine MSEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 5–6 | 3.4 mi | 531 | Compare → |
| St Stephens Lutheran AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | 2–12 | 3.7 mi | 130 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Seneca Valley Sd
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $18,216NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ehrman Crest MS is listed in Seneca Valley SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ehrman Crest MS
Ehrman Crest MS is a public middle school in Cranberry Township, PA, part of Seneca Valley Sd, serving approximately 641 students in grades 5th-6th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,496 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ehrman Crest MS
What grades does Ehrman Crest MS serve?
Ehrman Crest MS serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Ehrman Crest MS?
Ehrman Crest MS has an enrollment of approximately 641 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ehrman Crest MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Ehrman Crest MS is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ehrman Crest MS rank in PA?
Ehrman Crest MS ranks #1,496 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Ehrman Crest MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Ehrman Crest MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Ehrman Crest MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ehrman Crest MS has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ehrman Crest MS a charter school?
No, Ehrman Crest MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ehrman Crest MS a Title I school?
No, Ehrman Crest MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ehrman Crest MS?
20.1% of students at Ehrman Crest MS 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 641
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Butler County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.3%
- Phone
- (724) 538-8800
- Area population (ZIP 16066)
- 33,543
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 16066; 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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