Excellent
#498 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 18% in state
Hamilton Twp EL Sch
Elementary School · Stroudsburg Area Sd · Sciota, PA
A Stroudsburg Area Sd elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
HCR Box, Sciota, PA 18354
- Math 58% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hamilton Twp EL Sch score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 10-year record (2015–2024) and has held near 53% recently.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.8%
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 Hamilton Twp 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,833
Median home value
$244,800
College educated
27.6%
Homeownership
89.5%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18354; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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.
Stroudsburg Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $21,748NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hamilton Twp EL Sch is listed in Stroudsburg Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hamilton Twp EL Sch
Hamilton Twp EL Sch is a public elementary school in Sciota, PA, part of Stroudsburg Area Sd, serving approximately 290 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #498 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hamilton Twp EL Sch
What grades does Hamilton Twp EL Sch serve?
Hamilton Twp EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Hamilton Twp EL Sch?
Hamilton Twp EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 290 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Twp EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Twp EL Sch is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hamilton Twp EL Sch rank in PA?
Hamilton Twp EL Sch ranks #498 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Hamilton Twp EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Hamilton Twp EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Hamilton Twp EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hamilton Twp EL Sch has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Hamilton Twp EL Sch a charter school?
No, Hamilton Twp EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hamilton Twp EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Hamilton Twp EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hamilton Twp EL Sch?
42.8% of students at Hamilton Twp 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
- 290
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.2%
- Phone
- (570) 992-4960
- Area population (ZIP 18354)
- 1,157
- Area median age
- 47.5
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 18354; 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, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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