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#884 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 31% in state

Jersey Shore Area EL Sch

Elementary School · Jersey Shore Area Sd · Jersey Shore, PA

A Jersey Shore Area Sd elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

601 Locust St, Jersey Shore, PA 17740

  • Math 59% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 58% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.05 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58.5% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58.1% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.3 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+7.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.6:1
District spending per student$17,653
Chronic Absenteeism12.4%

Students at Jersey Shore Area EL Sch score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency59%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency58%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
68%
2013
Math
76%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
48%
ELA
63%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
63%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
46%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
36%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2024
Math
59%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (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 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

56.1%

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 Jersey Shore Area 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 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$71,000

Median home value

$182,200

Median rent

$855/mo

College educated

20.8%

Homeownership

84.4%

Poverty rate

7.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17740; 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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Avis EL SchEnrollment path unverified7.3K–52.6 mi246Compare →
Country Side SchoolPrivate · tuition2.3private1–94.4 mi37Compare →
Salladasburg EL SchEnrollment path unverified6.0K–5Not available229Compare →

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.

Jersey Shore Area Sd

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$17,653NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jersey Shore Area EL Sch is listed in Jersey Shore Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jersey Shore Area EL Sch

Jersey Shore Area EL Sch is a public elementary school in Jersey Shore, PA, part of Jersey Shore Area Sd, serving approximately 499 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #884 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jersey Shore Area EL Sch

What grades does Jersey Shore Area EL Sch serve?

Jersey Shore Area EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Jersey Shore Area EL Sch?

Jersey Shore Area EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 499 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jersey Shore Area EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Jersey Shore Area EL Sch is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jersey Shore Area EL Sch rank in PA?

Jersey Shore Area EL Sch ranks #884 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Jersey Shore Area EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Jersey Shore Area EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Jersey Shore Area EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jersey Shore Area EL Sch has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Jersey Shore Area EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Jersey Shore Area EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Jersey Shore Area EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jersey Shore Area EL Sch?

56.1% of students at Jersey Shore Area 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 – 5th
Enrollment
499
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Lycoming County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.4%
Area population (ZIP 17740)
11,600
Area average commute
25.6 min
Area median age
42.9
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 17740; 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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