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#410 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 14% in state

Kutz EL Sch

Elementary School · Central Bucks Sd · Doylestown, PA

A Central Bucks Sd elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1950 Turk Road RD 3, Doylestown, PA 18901

  • Math 70% vs PA 44% (2024)
  • Reading 83% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency70.3% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency83% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+18.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+27.2 pts
Overall Proficiency77% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)71% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+6.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
District spending per student$18,947
Chronic Absenteeism6.6%

Students at Kutz EL Sch score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency70%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
44%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency83%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 76% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
96%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
97%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
94%
ELA
91%
2013
Math
95%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
79%
ELA
91%
2015
Math
81%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
76%
ELA
92%
2017
Math
76%
ELA
93%
2018
Math
76%
ELA
91%
2019
Math
76%
ELA
91%
2020*
Math
63%
ELA
80%
2021*
Math
63%
ELA
80%
2022
Math
64%
ELA
81%
2024
Math
70%
ELA
83%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 88% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

7.9%

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 Kutz 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. Open the Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$115,425

Median home value

$544,200

Median rent

$1,890/mo

College educated

57.8%

Homeownership

68.9%

Poverty rate

4.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18901; 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Lifeworks AcademyPrivate · tuition7.42–121.7 mi93Compare →
Our Lady of Mt Carmel SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0PK–81.8 mi342Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Central Bucks Sd

Schools in district
23
Rank in district
#10 of 23
District spending per student
$18,947NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kutz EL Sch is listed in Central Bucks SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kutz EL Sch

Kutz EL Sch is a public elementary school in Doylestown, PA, part of Central Bucks Sd, serving approximately 455 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #410 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kutz EL Sch

What grades does Kutz EL Sch serve?

Kutz EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Kutz EL Sch?

Kutz EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 455 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kutz EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Kutz EL Sch is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kutz EL Sch rank in PA?

Kutz EL Sch ranks #410 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Kutz EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Kutz EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Kutz EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kutz EL Sch has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Kutz EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Kutz EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Kutz EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kutz EL Sch?

7.9% of students at Kutz 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 – 6th
Enrollment
455
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bucks County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.6%
Area population (ZIP 18901)
28,477
Area average commute
25.2 min
Area median age
45.5
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 18901; 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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