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#349 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 12% in state

Hahntown EL Sch

Elementary School · Norwin Sd · North Huntingdon, PA

A Norwin Sd elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.

791 Entry Rd, North Huntingdon, PA 15642

  • Math 79% vs PA 47% (2024)
  • Reading 88% vs PA 54% (2024)
  • 16:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.63 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency78.9% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency87.9% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+27.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+32.1 pts
Overall Proficiency83% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+24.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile96th
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
District spending per student$14,744
Chronic Absenteeism10%

Students at Hahntown EL Sch score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency79%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
47%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency88%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
54%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 83% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
69%
ELA
80%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
75%
ELA
84%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2022
Math
77%
ELA
84%
2024
Math
79%
ELA
88%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 85% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

36.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hahntown 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$92,975

Median home value

$236,000

Median rent

$960/mo

College educated

41.1%

Homeownership

84.8%

Poverty rate

6.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15642; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Queen of Angels Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition7.7privatePK–80.6 mi163Compare →
Sheridan Terrace EL SchEnrollment path unverified7.8K–41.4 mi445Compare →
Sunset Valley EL SchEnrollment path unverified7.8K–41.6 mi477Compare →
Calvary Preschool CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK2.0 mi20Compare →

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.

Norwin Sd

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#1 of 7
District spending per student
$14,744NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hahntown EL Sch is listed in Norwin SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hahntown EL Sch

Hahntown EL Sch is a public elementary school in North Huntingdon, PA, part of Norwin Sd, serving approximately 432 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #349 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hahntown EL Sch

What grades does Hahntown EL Sch serve?

Hahntown EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Hahntown EL Sch?

Hahntown EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 432 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hahntown EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Hahntown EL Sch is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hahntown EL Sch rank in PA?

Hahntown EL Sch ranks #349 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Hahntown EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Hahntown EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Hahntown EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hahntown EL Sch has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Hahntown EL Sch a charter school?

No, Hahntown EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hahntown EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Hahntown EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hahntown EL Sch?

36.3% of students at Hahntown 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
432
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Westmoreland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.0%
Area population (ZIP 15642)
46,727
Area average commute
29.8 min
Area median age
44.9
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 15642; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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