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#2232 of 2,846 schools in PA

Lorane EL Sch

Elementary School · Exeter Township Sd · Reading, PA

An Exeter Township Sd elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

699 Rittenhouse Dr, Reading, PA 19606

  • Math 40% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 56% proficient (2022)
  • 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency48% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$17,805
Chronic Absenteeism17.7%

Students at Lorane EL Sch score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency40%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency56%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 48% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

47.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lorane 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 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,784/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Reading), 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

$81,872

Median home value

$229,400

Median rent

$1,282/mo

College educated

29.5%

Homeownership

77.7%

Poverty rate

9.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19606; 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Berks Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition8.2privatePK–121.9 mi144Compare →
Jacksonwald EL SchEnrollment path unverified4.8K–42.3 mi371Compare →
Owatin Creek EL SchEnrollment path unverified4.5K–42.3 mi554Compare →
St Catharine of Siena SchoolPrivate · tuition7.3privatePK–83.1 mi200Compare →

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.

Exeter Township Sd

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#4 of 6
District spending per student
$17,805NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lorane EL Sch is listed in Exeter Township SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lorane EL Sch

Lorane EL Sch is a public elementary school in Reading, PA, part of Exeter Township Sd, serving approximately 434 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,232 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lorane EL Sch

What grades does Lorane EL Sch serve?

Lorane EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Lorane EL Sch?

Lorane EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 434 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Lorane EL Sch is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lorane EL Sch rank in PA?

Lorane EL Sch ranks #2,232 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Lorane EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Lorane EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Lorane EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lorane EL Sch has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lorane EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Lorane EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

47.2% of students at Lorane 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
434
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Berks County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.7%
Area population (ZIP 19606)
36,097
Area average commute
25.1 min
Area median age
40.7
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 19606; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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