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#2282 of 2,846 schools in PA

Line Mountain EL Sch

Elementary School · Line Mountain Sd · Trevorton, PA

A Line Mountain Sd elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

542 W Shamokin St, Trevorton, PA 17881

  • Math 45% vs PA 47% (2024)
  • Reading 42% vs PA 54% (2024)
  • 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.1% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.7% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-7.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.1 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-8.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.8:1
District spending per student$19,540
Chronic Absenteeism19.3%

Students at Line Mountain EL Sch score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency45%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
47%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency42%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
54%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 40 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 43% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
93%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
63%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
49%
ELA
51%
2024
Math
45%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

56.4%

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 Line Mountain 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 46Car-Dependent
  • Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$57,556

Median home value

$112,300

Median rent

$688/mo

College educated

11.2%

Homeownership

80.3%

Poverty rate

16.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17881; 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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Shamokin Area EL SchEnrollment path unverified3.3PK–44.4 mi827Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Line Mountain Sd

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$19,540NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Line Mountain EL Sch is listed in Line Mountain SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Line Mountain EL Sch

Line Mountain EL Sch is a public elementary school in Trevorton, PA, part of Line Mountain Sd, serving approximately 353 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,282 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Line Mountain EL Sch

What grades does Line Mountain EL Sch serve?

Line Mountain EL Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Line Mountain EL Sch?

Line Mountain EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 353 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Line Mountain EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Line Mountain EL Sch is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Line Mountain EL Sch rank in PA?

Line Mountain EL Sch ranks #2,282 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Line Mountain EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Line Mountain EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Line Mountain EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Line Mountain EL Sch has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Line Mountain EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Line Mountain EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

56.4% of students at Line Mountain 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 – 4th
Enrollment
353
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Northumberland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.3%
Area population (ZIP 17881)
1,510
Area average commute
25.8 min
Area median age
36.9
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 17881; 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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