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#86 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 3% in state

Fannett-metal EL Sch

Elementary School · Fannett-metal Sd · Willow Hill, PA

A Fannett-metal Sd elementary school where students score 37 points above what's typical for similar communities.

14823 Path Valley Road P.O. Box 91, Willow Hill, PA 17271

  • Math 69% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 73% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency68.8% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72.7% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+17.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+16.9 pts
Overall Proficiency71% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+37.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.1:1
District spending per student$19,885
Chronic Absenteeism14.3%

Students at Fannett-metal EL Sch score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency69%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency73%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 71% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
64%
2024
Math
69%
ELA
73%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Fannett-metal 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$90,798

Median home value

$221,600

Median rent

$578/mo

College educated

39.9%

Homeownership

60.8%

Poverty rate

23.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17271; 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

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Fannett-metal Sd

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$19,885NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fannett-metal EL Sch is listed in Fannett-Metal SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fannett-metal EL Sch

Fannett-metal EL Sch is a public elementary school in Willow Hill, PA, part of Fannett-metal Sd, serving approximately 182 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #86 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Fannett-metal EL Sch

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Fannett-Metal Elementary School is part of the Fannett-Metal School District, which operates under the motto 'Inspiring and Empowering All Learners for Tomorrow's Challenges' 1. The school's website highlights various academic and extracurricular activities, including a Girls on the Run 5K Celebration, arts celebrations, and a Science Fair with winners announced in March 2026 1. The curriculum offers programs ranging from core classes to college-prep advanced placement courses 1. Athletics are noted as an important component of student life, contributing to both academic and social development 1. The school calendar includes key dates such as the last day of school on May 29 and the first day of school on August 20 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.fmtigers.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fannett-metal EL Sch

What grades does Fannett-metal EL Sch serve?

Fannett-metal EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Fannett-metal EL Sch?

Fannett-metal EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 182 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fannett-metal EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Fannett-metal EL Sch is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fannett-metal EL Sch rank in PA?

Fannett-metal EL Sch ranks #86 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Fannett-metal EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Fannett-metal EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Fannett-metal EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fannett-metal EL Sch has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Fannett-metal EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Fannett-metal EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Fannett-metal EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fannett-metal EL Sch?

100.0% of students at Fannett-metal 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
182
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Franklin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.3%
Area population (ZIP 17271)
486
Area median age
30.8
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 17271; 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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