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#1287 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 45% in state
Loyalsock Valley EL Sch
Elementary School · Montoursville Area Sd · Montoursville, PA
A Montoursville Area Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
3790 Route 87 Highway, Montoursville, PA 17754
- Math 58% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Loyalsock Valley EL Sch score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
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 62% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (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
31%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Loyalsock Valley 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,530/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Montoursville), 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
$72,298
Median home value
$249,400
Median rent
$968/mo
College educated
30.3%
Homeownership
75.2%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17754; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald E. Schick SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 4.3 mi | 735 | Compare → |
| Lyter EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–4 | 4.3 mi | 368 | Compare → |
| Fairfield AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 4.9 mi | 1 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Montoursville Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,500NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Loyalsock Valley EL Sch is listed in Montoursville Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Loyalsock Valley EL Sch
Loyalsock Valley EL Sch is a public elementary school in Montoursville, PA, part of Montoursville Area Sd, serving approximately 213 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,287 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Loyalsock Valley EL Sch
What grades does Loyalsock Valley EL Sch serve?
Loyalsock Valley EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Loyalsock Valley EL Sch?
Loyalsock Valley EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 213 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loyalsock Valley EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Loyalsock Valley EL Sch is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Loyalsock Valley EL Sch rank in PA?
Loyalsock Valley EL Sch ranks #1,287 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Loyalsock Valley EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Loyalsock Valley EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Loyalsock Valley EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Loyalsock Valley EL Sch has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Loyalsock Valley EL Sch a charter school?
No, Loyalsock Valley EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Loyalsock Valley EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Loyalsock Valley EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Loyalsock Valley EL Sch?
31.0% of students at Loyalsock Valley 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
- 213
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lycoming County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.4%
- Phone
- (570) 435-0446
- Area population (ZIP 17754)
- 11,971
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 47.2
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 17754; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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