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#1226 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 43% in state
Lyndwood EL Sch
Elementary School · Hanover Area Sd · Hanover Township, PA
A Hanover Area Sd elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2 Collet St, Hanover Township, PA 18706
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lyndwood EL Sch score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 22% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lyndwood 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 66Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,546
Median home value
$121,900
Median rent
$883/mo
College educated
20.3%
Homeownership
66.4%
Poverty rate
21%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18706; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr David W Kistler EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 970 | Compare → |
| Wilkes-barre Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 1.7 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| State EL CtrEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 1,316 | Compare → |
| Wolfpack Early Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 1.9 mi | 101 | 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.
Hanover Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,745NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lyndwood EL Sch is listed in Hanover Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lyndwood EL Sch
Lyndwood EL Sch is a public elementary school in Hanover Township, PA, part of Hanover Area Sd, serving approximately 235 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,226 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lyndwood EL Sch
What grades does Lyndwood EL Sch serve?
Lyndwood EL Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Lyndwood EL Sch?
Lyndwood EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 235 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyndwood EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyndwood EL Sch is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lyndwood EL Sch rank in PA?
Lyndwood EL Sch ranks #1,226 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Lyndwood EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Lyndwood EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Lyndwood EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lyndwood EL Sch has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Lyndwood EL Sch a charter school?
No, Lyndwood EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lyndwood EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Lyndwood EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lyndwood EL Sch?
88.1% of students at Lyndwood 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 – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 235
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Luzerne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.2%
- Phone
- (570) 820-4301
- Area population (ZIP 18706)
- 16,318
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 18706; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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