Excellent
#233 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 8% in state
Hepburn-lycoming Primary Sch
Elementary School · Williamsport Area Sd · Cogan Station, PA
A Williamsport Area Sd elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
355 Route 973 East, Cogan Station, PA 17728
- Math 65% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 63% vs PA 55% (2024)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hepburn-lycoming Primary Sch score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 64% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (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 32 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.2%
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 Hepburn-lycoming Primary 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,594
Median home value
$235,800
Median rent
$835/mo
College educated
24.2%
Homeownership
87.1%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17728; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cochran Primary SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–3 | 4.1 mi | 534 | Compare → |
| Jackson Primary SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–3 | 4.3 mi | 549 | Compare → |
| West Branch SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 4.5 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| St John Neumann Regional AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 5.0 mi | 206 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Williamsport Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $18,281NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hepburn-lycoming Primary Sch is listed in Williamsport Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hepburn-lycoming Primary Sch
Hepburn-lycoming Primary Sch is a public elementary school in Cogan Station, PA, part of Williamsport Area Sd, serving approximately 399 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #233 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hepburn-lycoming Primary Sch
What grades does Hepburn-lycoming Primary Sch serve?
Hepburn-lycoming Primary Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Hepburn-lycoming Primary Sch?
Hepburn-lycoming Primary Sch has an enrollment of approximately 399 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hepburn-lycoming Primary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Hepburn-lycoming Primary Sch is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hepburn-lycoming Primary Sch rank in PA?
Hepburn-lycoming Primary Sch ranks #233 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Hepburn-lycoming Primary Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Hepburn-lycoming Primary Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Hepburn-lycoming Primary Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hepburn-lycoming Primary Sch has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hepburn-lycoming Primary Sch a charter school?
No, Hepburn-lycoming Primary Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hepburn-lycoming Primary Sch a Title I school?
No, Hepburn-lycoming Primary Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hepburn-lycoming Primary Sch?
63.2% of students at Hepburn-lycoming Primary 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 399
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lycoming County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.0%
- Phone
- (570) 601-1112
- Area population (ZIP 17728)
- 4,749
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 49.9
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 17728; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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