Below Average
#2379 of 2,846 schools in PA
Ferguson Sch
Elementary School · York City Sd · York, PA
A York City Sd elementary school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
525 N Newberry St, York, PA 17404
- Math 6% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 15% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ferguson Sch score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 13-year record (2012–2024) and has held near 11% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 19% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ferguson 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York Academy Regional CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 1,009 | Compare → |
| Devers SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 693 | Compare → |
| Lincoln CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.4 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 610 | Compare → |
| Logos AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 220 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
York City Sd
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 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
Ferguson Sch is listed in York City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ferguson Sch
Ferguson Sch is a public elementary school in York, PA, part of York City Sd, serving approximately 632 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,379 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ferguson Sch
What grades does Ferguson Sch serve?
Ferguson Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Ferguson Sch?
Ferguson Sch has an enrollment of approximately 632 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferguson Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Ferguson Sch is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ferguson Sch rank in PA?
Ferguson Sch ranks #2,379 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Ferguson Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Ferguson Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Ferguson Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ferguson Sch has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Ferguson Sch a charter school?
No, Ferguson Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ferguson Sch a Title I school?
No, Ferguson Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ferguson Sch?
100.0% of students at Ferguson 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
- 632
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.1%
- Phone
- (717) 849-1344
- 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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