Average
#1379 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 48% in state
H W Good EL Sch
Elementary School · Yough Sd · Herminie, PA
A Yough Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
1464 Herminie-WN Rd, Herminie, PA 15637
- Math 49% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 64% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at H W Good EL Sch score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.4%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where H W Good 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. Open the Pittsburgh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
Powered by
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,722
Median home value
$257,000
Median rent
$1,149/mo
College educated
24.2%
Homeownership
83.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15637; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Church Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 3.2 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Sunset Valley EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–4 | 3.3 mi | 477 | Compare → |
| West Hempfield EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 3.6 mi | 504 | Compare → |
| Hahntown EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–4 | 4.2 mi | 432 | 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.
Yough Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,253NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
H W Good EL Sch is listed in Yough SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About H W Good EL Sch
H W Good EL Sch is a public elementary school in Herminie, PA, part of Yough Sd, serving approximately 276 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,379 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about H W Good EL Sch
What grades does H W Good EL Sch serve?
H W Good EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend H W Good EL Sch?
H W Good EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 276 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at H W Good EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at H W Good EL Sch is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does H W Good EL Sch rank in PA?
H W Good EL Sch ranks #1,379 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is H W Good EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
H W Good EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 H W Good EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, H W Good EL Sch has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is H W Good EL Sch a charter school?
No, H W Good EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is H W Good EL Sch a Title I school?
No, H W Good EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for H W Good EL Sch?
51.4% of students at H W Good 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 276
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westmoreland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.2%
- Phone
- (724) 446-5503
- Area population (ZIP 15637)
- 1,889
- Area average commute
- 28.7 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 15637; 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.