Very Good
#818 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 29% in state
Karen A. Ionta EL Sch
Elementary School · Hermitage Sd · Hermitage, PA
A Hermitage Sd elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
375 N Hermitage Road, Hermitage, PA 16148
- Math 66% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 65% vs PA 52% (2024)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Karen A. Ionta EL Sch score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 65% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Karen A. Ionta 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,405/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hermitage), 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
$72,680
Median home value
$186,000
Median rent
$868/mo
College educated
35.4%
Homeownership
73.6%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16148; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Paul II ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 148 | Compare → |
| Sharpsville Area EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 448 | Compare → |
| Case Avenue EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–6 | 1.9 mi | 478 | Compare → |
| Shenango Valley Faith AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 10 | 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.
Hermitage Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,438NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Karen A. Ionta EL Sch is listed in Hermitage SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Karen A. Ionta EL Sch
Karen A. Ionta EL Sch is a public elementary school in Hermitage, PA, part of Hermitage Sd, serving approximately 290 students in grades 4th-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #818 of 2,846 schools in PA.
State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Karen A. Ionta EL Sch
What grades does Karen A. Ionta EL Sch serve?
Karen A. Ionta EL Sch serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Karen A. Ionta EL Sch?
Karen A. Ionta EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 290 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Karen A. Ionta EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Karen A. Ionta EL Sch is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Karen A. Ionta EL Sch rank in PA?
Karen A. Ionta EL Sch ranks #818 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Karen A. Ionta EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Karen A. Ionta EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Karen A. Ionta EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Karen A. Ionta EL Sch has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Karen A. Ionta EL Sch a charter school?
No, Karen A. Ionta EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Karen A. Ionta EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Karen A. Ionta EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Karen A. Ionta EL Sch?
50.0% of students at Karen A. Ionta 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
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 290
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (724) 981-8750
- Area population (ZIP 16148)
- 16,563
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 49.1
Official sources & links
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 16148; 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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