Excellent
#430 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 15% in state
Lyter EL Sch
Elementary School · Montoursville Area Sd · Montoursville, PA
A Montoursville Area Sd elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
900 Spruce St, Montoursville, PA 17754
- Math 81% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 87% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lyter EL Sch score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 25 points since 2020, reaching 84% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (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
33.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lyter 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 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat 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
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.9 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Donald E. Schick SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 735 | Compare → |
| Mountain View Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 4.0 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Loyalsock Valley EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–4 | 4.3 mi | 213 | Compare → |
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.
Montoursville Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 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
Lyter EL Sch is listed in Montoursville Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lyter EL Sch
Lyter EL Sch is a public elementary school in Montoursville, PA, part of Montoursville Area Sd, serving approximately 368 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #430 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lyter EL Sch
What grades does Lyter EL Sch serve?
Lyter EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Lyter EL Sch?
Lyter EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 368 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyter EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyter EL Sch is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lyter EL Sch rank in PA?
Lyter EL Sch ranks #430 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Lyter EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Lyter EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Lyter EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lyter EL Sch has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lyter EL Sch a charter school?
No, Lyter EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lyter EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Lyter EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lyter EL Sch?
33.2% of students at Lyter 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
- 368
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Lycoming County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.3%
- Phone
- (570) 368-2614
- 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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