Very Good
#749 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 26% in state
Juniata EL Sch
Elementary School · Dubois Area Sd · Dubois, PA
A Dubois Area Sd elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
248 Juniata Street, Dubois, PA 15801
- Math 55% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Juniata EL Sch score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 56% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
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 Juniata 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,625/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dubois), 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
$66,380
Median home value
$170,200
Median rent
$854/mo
College educated
35.2%
Homeownership
73.8%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New StoryPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | 2–12 | 0.8 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Soaring Heights SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Oklahoma EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–4 | 1.6 mi | 282 | Compare → |
| Du Bois Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 123 | Compare → |
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.
Dubois Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $16,019NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Juniata EL Sch is listed in DuBois Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Juniata EL Sch
Juniata EL Sch is a public elementary school in Dubois, PA, part of Dubois Area Sd, serving approximately 270 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #749 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Juniata EL Sch
What grades does Juniata EL Sch serve?
Juniata EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Juniata EL Sch?
Juniata EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 270 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Juniata EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Juniata EL Sch is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Juniata EL Sch rank in PA?
Juniata EL Sch ranks #749 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Juniata EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Juniata EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Juniata EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Juniata EL Sch has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Juniata EL Sch a charter school?
No, Juniata EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Juniata EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Juniata EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Juniata EL Sch?
100.0% of students at Juniata 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
- 270
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Clearfield County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (814) 371-1090
- Area population (ZIP 15801)
- 20,251
- Area average commute
- 16.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
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 15801; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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