Excellent
#175 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 6% in state
Glendale EL Sch
Elementary School · Glendale Sd · Flinton, PA
A Glendale Sd elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1500 Beaver Valley Rd, Flinton, PA 16640
- Math 55% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 70% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Glendale EL Sch score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Glendale 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 12Somewhat Bikeable
Powered by
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,500
Median home value
$125,000
College educated
17.5%
Homeownership
94.7%
Poverty rate
22%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16640; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
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.
Glendale Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $20,958NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Glendale EL Sch is listed in Glendale SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Glendale EL Sch
Glendale EL Sch is a public elementary school in Flinton, PA, part of Glendale Sd, serving approximately 325 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #175 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Glendale EL Sch
What grades does Glendale EL Sch serve?
Glendale EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Glendale EL Sch?
Glendale EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 325 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glendale EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Glendale EL Sch is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Glendale EL Sch rank in PA?
Glendale EL Sch ranks #175 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Glendale EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Glendale EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Glendale EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Glendale EL Sch has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Glendale EL Sch a charter school?
No, Glendale EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Glendale EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Glendale EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Glendale EL Sch?
100.0% of students at Glendale 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 325
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cambria County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.8%
- Phone
- (814) 687-4263
- Area population (ZIP 16640)
- 942
- Area average commute
- 41 min
- Area median age
- 51.2
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 16640; 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
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.