Excellent
#320 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 11% in state
Iron Forge EL Sch
Elementary School · South Middleton Sd · Boiling Springs, PA
A South Middleton Sd elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.
4 Academy Street Suite 200, Boiling Springs, PA 17007
- Math 58% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Iron Forge EL Sch score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 8-year record (2017–2024) and has held near 60% recently.
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40%
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 Iron Forge 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$114,803
Median home value
$370,500
Median rent
$920/mo
College educated
48.8%
Homeownership
79.2%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17007; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 3.0 mi | 522 | Compare → |
| Mt Holly Springs EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–5 | 4.0 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| St Patrick SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–8 | 4.0 mi | 398 | Compare → |
| Letort EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 4.2 mi | 242 | 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.
South Middleton Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,856NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Iron Forge EL Sch is listed in South Middleton SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Iron Forge EL Sch
Iron Forge EL Sch is a public elementary school in Boiling Springs, PA, part of South Middleton Sd, serving approximately 470 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #320 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Iron Forge EL Sch
What grades does Iron Forge EL Sch serve?
Iron Forge EL Sch serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Iron Forge EL Sch?
Iron Forge EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 470 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iron Forge EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Iron Forge EL Sch is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Iron Forge EL Sch rank in PA?
Iron Forge EL Sch ranks #320 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Iron Forge EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Iron Forge EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Iron Forge EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Iron Forge EL Sch has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Is Iron Forge EL Sch a charter school?
No, Iron Forge EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Iron Forge EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Iron Forge EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Iron Forge EL Sch?
40.0% of students at Iron Forge 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 470
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.7%
- Phone
- (717) 258-6484
- Area population (ZIP 17007)
- 6,291
- Area median age
- 42.3
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 17007; 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, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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