Very Good
#531 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 19% in state
Harmony Area EL Sch
Elementary School · Harmony Area Sd · Westover, PA
A Harmony Area Sd elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5239 Ridge Rd, Westover, PA 16692
- Math 59% vs PA 45% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harmony Area 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 21 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Harmony Area 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 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,893
Median home value
$112,500
Median rent
$1,056/mo
College educated
17.4%
Homeownership
83%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16692; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Harmony Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $22,712NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harmony Area EL Sch is listed in Harmony Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harmony Area EL Sch
Harmony Area EL Sch is a public elementary school in Westover, PA, part of Harmony Area Sd, serving approximately 129 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #531 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harmony Area EL Sch
What grades does Harmony Area EL Sch serve?
Harmony Area EL Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Harmony Area EL Sch?
Harmony Area EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 129 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harmony Area EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Harmony Area EL Sch is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harmony Area EL Sch rank in PA?
Harmony Area EL Sch ranks #531 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Harmony Area EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Harmony Area EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Harmony Area EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harmony Area EL Sch has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Harmony Area EL Sch a charter school?
No, Harmony Area EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harmony Area EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Harmony Area EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harmony Area EL Sch?
100.0% of students at Harmony Area 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 129
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Clearfield County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.9%
- Phone
- (814) 845-2300
- Area population (ZIP 16692)
- 912
- Area median age
- 30.1
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 16692; 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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