Very Good
#844 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 30% in state
Gray's Woods EL Sch
Elementary School · State College Area Sd · Port Matilda, PA
A State College Area Sd elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
160 Brackenbourne Drive, Port Matilda, PA 16870
- Math 62% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 65% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gray's Woods EL Sch score 63% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 64% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (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
11.4%
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.
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Where Gray's Woods 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$118,243
Median home value
$392,800
Median rent
$924/mo
College educated
56.7%
Homeownership
88.7%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16870; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Forest EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 413 | Compare → |
| Radio Park EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–5 | 3.8 mi | 432 | Compare → |
| Corl Street EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | 4.6 mi | 226 | Compare → |
| Learning StationPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 4.7 mi | 5 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
State College Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #11 of 11
- District spending per student
- $21,929NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gray's Woods EL Sch is listed in State College Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gray's Woods EL Sch
Gray's Woods EL Sch is a public elementary school in Port Matilda, PA, part of State College Area Sd, serving approximately 359 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #844 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gray's Woods EL Sch
What grades does Gray's Woods EL Sch serve?
Gray's Woods EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Gray's Woods EL Sch?
Gray's Woods EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 359 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gray's Woods EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Gray's Woods EL Sch is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gray's Woods EL Sch rank in PA?
Gray's Woods EL Sch ranks #844 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Gray's Woods EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Gray's Woods EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Gray's Woods EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gray's Woods EL Sch has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Gray's Woods EL Sch a charter school?
No, Gray's Woods EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gray's Woods EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Gray's Woods EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gray's Woods EL Sch?
11.4% of students at Gray's Woods 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
- 359
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Centre County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.2%
- Phone
- (814) 235-6100
- Area population (ZIP 16870)
- 7,386
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
Official sources & links
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 16870; 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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