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#1342 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 47% in state
Joseph C Ashkar EL Sch
Elementary School · East Lycoming Sd · Hughesville, PA
An East Lycoming Sd elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
350 South Broad Street, Hughesville, PA 17737
- Math 55% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joseph C Ashkar EL Sch score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 55% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Joseph C Ashkar 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 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average523/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hughesville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,479
Median home value
$199,300
Median rent
$887/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
72.5%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17737; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George a Ferrell EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–6 | 3.2 mi | 156 | Compare → |
| Ward L Myers EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–6 | 3.5 mi | 446 | Compare → |
| Carl G Renn EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–6 | Not available | 179 | 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.
East Lycoming Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,116NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Joseph C Ashkar EL Sch is listed in East Lycoming SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joseph C Ashkar EL Sch
Joseph C Ashkar EL Sch is a public elementary school in Hughesville, PA, part of East Lycoming Sd, serving approximately 563 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,342 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joseph C Ashkar EL Sch
What grades does Joseph C Ashkar EL Sch serve?
Joseph C Ashkar EL Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Joseph C Ashkar EL Sch?
Joseph C Ashkar EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 563 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph C Ashkar EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph C Ashkar EL Sch is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joseph C Ashkar EL Sch rank in PA?
Joseph C Ashkar EL Sch ranks #1,342 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Joseph C Ashkar EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Joseph C Ashkar EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Joseph C Ashkar EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joseph C Ashkar EL Sch has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Joseph C Ashkar EL Sch a charter school?
No, Joseph C Ashkar EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joseph C Ashkar EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Joseph C Ashkar EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joseph C Ashkar EL Sch?
49.9% of students at Joseph C Ashkar 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 563
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Lycoming County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.0%
- Phone
- (570) 584-5121
- Area population (ZIP 17737)
- 6,476
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 17737; 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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