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#1290 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 45% in state

Hoover EL Sch

Elementary School · Neshaminy Sd · Langhorne, PA

A Neshaminy Sd elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

500 Trenton Rd, Langhorne, PA 19047

  • Math 61% vs PA 47% (2024)
  • Reading 62% vs PA 54% (2024)
  • 15.1:1 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-2.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency61.1% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61.9% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+9.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+6.1 pts
Overall Proficiency62% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+4.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile68th
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$17,241
Chronic Absenteeism11.5%

Students at Hoover EL Sch score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency61%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
47%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency62%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
54%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 62% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
89%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
78%
2015
Math
64%
ELA
71%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
71%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
76%
2018
Math
60%
ELA
74%
2019
Math
60%
ELA
74%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
61%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
61%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
55%
2024
Math
61%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

42.4%

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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The neighborhood

Where Hoover 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. Open the Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$110,395

Median home value

$441,200

Median rent

$1,770/mo

College educated

45.1%

Homeownership

72.5%

Poverty rate

6.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19047; 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Joseph E Ferderbar EL SchEnrollment path unverified6.7K–4Not available489Compare →

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.

Neshaminy Sd

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#5 of 10
District spending per student
$17,241NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hoover EL Sch is listed in Neshaminy SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hoover EL Sch

Hoover EL Sch is a public elementary school in Langhorne, PA, part of Neshaminy Sd, serving approximately 696 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,290 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hoover EL Sch

What grades does Hoover EL Sch serve?

Hoover EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Hoover EL Sch?

Hoover EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 696 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoover EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Hoover EL Sch is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hoover EL Sch rank in PA?

Hoover EL Sch ranks #1,290 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Hoover EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Hoover 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 Hoover EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hoover EL Sch has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Hoover EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Hoover EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Hoover EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hoover EL Sch?

42.4% of students at Hoover 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
696
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bucks County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.5%
Area population (ZIP 19047)
34,182
Area average commute
29.5 min
Area median age
45.1
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 19047; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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