Very Good
#1050 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 37% in state
Hartman Intrmd Sch
Middle School · Ellwood City Area Sd · Ellwood City, PA
An Ellwood City Area Sd middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
Crescent Avenue & 4th Street, Ellwood City, PA 16117
- Math 44% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 69% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hartman Intrmd Sch score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2011–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hartman Intrmd 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 75Very Walkable
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated906/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ellwood City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,982
Median home value
$143,000
Median rent
$856/mo
College educated
24.5%
Homeownership
77.7%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16117; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside MSEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 322 | 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.
Ellwood City Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,925NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hartman Intrmd Sch is listed in Ellwood City Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hartman Intrmd Sch
Hartman Intrmd Sch is a public middle school in Ellwood City, PA, part of Ellwood City Area Sd, serving approximately 250 students in grades 5th-6th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,050 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hartman Intrmd Sch
What grades does Hartman Intrmd Sch serve?
Hartman Intrmd Sch serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Hartman Intrmd Sch?
Hartman Intrmd Sch has an enrollment of approximately 250 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hartman Intrmd Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Hartman Intrmd Sch is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hartman Intrmd Sch rank in PA?
Hartman Intrmd Sch ranks #1,050 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Hartman Intrmd Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Hartman Intrmd Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Hartman Intrmd Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hartman Intrmd Sch has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Hartman Intrmd Sch a charter school?
No, Hartman Intrmd Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hartman Intrmd Sch a Title I school?
No, Hartman Intrmd Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hartman Intrmd Sch?
58.4% of students at Hartman Intrmd 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 250
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Lawrence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.2%
- Phone
- (724) 758-3241
- Area population (ZIP 16117)
- 16,013
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 48.2
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 16117; 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, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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