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#1423 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 50% in state
Fink EL Sch
Elementary School · Middletown Area Sd · Middletown, PA
A Middletown Area Sd elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
150 N Race Street, Middletown, PA 17057
- Math 48% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fink EL Sch score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Fink 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 70Very Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated789/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Middletown), 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
$70,536
Median home value
$187,300
Median rent
$1,122/mo
College educated
26.6%
Homeownership
68.2%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17057; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Sorrows Bvm SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 138 | Compare → |
| Robert Reid EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 420 | Compare → |
| Londonderry EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 2.5 mi | 242 | Compare → |
| Goddard SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.9 mi | 21 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Middletown Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $18,820NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fink EL Sch is listed in Middletown Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fink EL Sch
Fink EL Sch is a public elementary school in Middletown, PA, part of Middletown Area Sd, serving approximately 238 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,423 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fink EL Sch
What grades does Fink EL Sch serve?
Fink EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Fink EL Sch?
Fink EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 238 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fink EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Fink EL Sch is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fink EL Sch rank in PA?
Fink EL Sch ranks #1,423 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Fink EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Fink EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Fink EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fink EL Sch has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Fink EL Sch a charter school?
No, Fink EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fink EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Fink EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fink EL Sch?
78.2% of students at Fink 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
- 238
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dauphin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.3%
- Phone
- (717) 948-3370
- Area population (ZIP 17057)
- 23,143
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 17057; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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