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#1314 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 46% in state
Franklin Sch
Elementary School · Uniontown Area Sd · Vanderbilt, PA
An Uniontown Area Sd elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
242 Buena Vista Road, Vanderbilt, PA 15486
- Math 36% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Franklin Sch score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 41% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Franklin Sch 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,734
Median home value
$154,200
Median rent
$916/mo
College educated
23%
Homeownership
86.2%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15486; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Uniontown Area SD
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Franklin SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–8 | Not available | 486 | Compare → |
| Lafayette EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–5 | Not available | 267 | Compare → |
| Marclay SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | Not available | 89 | Compare → |
| Menallen SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–6 | Not available | 317 | 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.
Uniontown Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 of 9
- District spending per student
- $19,316NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Franklin Sch is listed in Uniontown Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Franklin Sch
Franklin Sch is a public elementary school in Vanderbilt, PA, part of Uniontown Area Sd, serving approximately 130 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,314 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Franklin Sch
What grades does Franklin Sch serve?
Franklin Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Franklin Sch?
Franklin Sch has an enrollment of approximately 130 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin 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 Franklin Sch rank in PA?
Franklin Sch ranks #1,314 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Franklin Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Franklin Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Franklin Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Franklin Sch has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Franklin Sch a charter school?
No, Franklin Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Franklin Sch a Title I school?
No, Franklin Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Franklin Sch?
97.7% of students at Franklin 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 130
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Fayette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.5%
- Phone
- (724) 628-6030
- Area population (ZIP 15486)
- 2,127
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 51.6
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 15486; 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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