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#1282 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 45% in state

Homer-center EL Sch

Elementary School · Homer-center Sd · Homer City, PA

A Homer-center Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.

45 Wildcat Ln, Homer City, PA 15748

  • Math 50% vs PA 44% (2024)
  • Reading 48% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.7% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.3% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-1.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.5 pts
Overall Proficiency49% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+1.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
District spending per student$20,113
Chronic Absenteeism22.6%

Students at Homer-center EL Sch score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency50%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
44%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency48%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 25 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 49% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
48%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
49%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
68%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
61%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
53%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
53%
2022
Math
38%
ELA
50%
2024
Math
50%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

64.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Homer-center 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 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$65,517

Median home value

$147,000

Median rent

$837/mo

College educated

25.7%

Homeownership

78.5%

Poverty rate

6.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15748; 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

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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.

Homer-center Sd

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$20,113NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Homer-center EL Sch is listed in Homer-Center SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Homer-center EL Sch

Homer-center EL Sch is a public elementary school in Homer City, PA, part of Homer-center Sd, serving approximately 368 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,282 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Homer-center EL Sch

What grades does Homer-center EL Sch serve?

Homer-center EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Homer-center EL Sch?

Homer-center EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 368 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Homer-center EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Homer-center EL Sch is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Homer-center EL Sch rank in PA?

Homer-center EL Sch ranks #1,282 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Homer-center EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Homer-center EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Homer-center EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Homer-center EL Sch has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Homer-center EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Homer-center EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Homer-center EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Homer-center EL Sch?

64.9% of students at Homer-center 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 – 6th
Enrollment
368
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Indiana County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.6%
Area population (ZIP 15748)
7,153
Area average commute
23.3 min
Area median age
42.5
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 15748; 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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