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Lehman-jackson EL Sch

Elementary School · Lake-lehman Sd · Lehman, PA

A Lake-lehman Sd elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 38, Lehman, PA 18627

  • Math 50% vs PA 44% (2024)
  • Reading 56% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.39 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-1.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.8 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-6.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$18,912
Chronic Absenteeism14%

Students at Lehman-jackson EL Sch score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency50%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
44%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency56%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 30 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 53% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
74%
2016
Math
59%
ELA
74%
2017
Math
54%
ELA
74%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
69%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
69%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
51%
ELA
62%
2024
Math
50%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (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

36.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lehman-jackson 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable

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

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18627; 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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Wycallis Primary CenterEnrollment path unverified6.6K–24.2 mi526Compare →

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.

Lake-lehman Sd

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$18,912NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lehman-jackson EL Sch is listed in Lake-Lehman SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lehman-jackson EL Sch

Lehman-jackson EL Sch is a public elementary school in Lehman, PA, part of Lake-lehman Sd, serving approximately 422 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,620 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lehman-jackson EL Sch

What grades does Lehman-jackson EL Sch serve?

Lehman-jackson EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Lehman-jackson EL Sch?

Lehman-jackson EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 422 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lehman-jackson EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Lehman-jackson EL Sch is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lehman-jackson EL Sch rank in PA?

Lehman-jackson EL Sch ranks #1,620 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Lehman-jackson EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Lehman-jackson EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Lehman-jackson EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lehman-jackson EL Sch has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lehman-jackson EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Lehman-jackson EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Lehman-jackson EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lehman-jackson EL Sch?

36.5% of students at Lehman-jackson 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
422
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Luzerne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.0%
Area population (ZIP 18627)
0
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 18627; 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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