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#1771 of 2,846 schools in PA
Elco Intermd Sch
Elementary School · Eastern Lebanon County Sd · Myerstown, PA
An Eastern Lebanon County Sd elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
100 Evergreen Drive, Myerstown, PA 17067
- Math 44% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elco Intermd Sch score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 15-year record (2010–2024) and has held near 46% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
* 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
47.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elco Intermd 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
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,125
Median home value
$229,500
Median rent
$1,183/mo
College educated
17.2%
Homeownership
75.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17067; 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; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | K–11 | 1.9 mi | 48 | Compare → |
| Reach Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | K–8 | 2.1 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| Millbach Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4 | 1–10 | 2.4 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Fairview Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0 | 1–9 | 3.1 mi | 105 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Eastern Lebanon County Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $18,819NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elco Intermd Sch is listed in Eastern Lebanon County SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elco Intermd Sch
Elco Intermd Sch is a public elementary school in Myerstown, PA, part of Eastern Lebanon County Sd, serving approximately 520 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,771 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elco Intermd Sch
What grades does Elco Intermd Sch serve?
Elco Intermd Sch serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Elco Intermd Sch?
Elco Intermd Sch has an enrollment of approximately 520 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elco Intermd Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Elco Intermd Sch is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elco Intermd Sch rank in PA?
Elco Intermd Sch ranks #1,771 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Elco Intermd Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Elco Intermd Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Elco Intermd Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elco Intermd Sch has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Elco Intermd Sch a charter school?
No, Elco Intermd Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elco Intermd Sch a Title I school?
No, Elco Intermd Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elco Intermd Sch?
47.9% of students at Elco Intermd 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 520
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lebanon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.8%
- Phone
- (717) 866-4521
- Area population (ZIP 17067)
- 15,985
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
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 17067; 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, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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