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#2660 of 2,846 schools in PA

Mahantongo EL Sch

Elementary School · Tri-valley Sd · Klingerstown, PA

A Tri-valley Sd elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1200 Ridge Rd, Klingerstown, PA 17941

  • Math 36% vs PA 44% (2024)
  • Reading 49% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36.5% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47.3% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-15 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.5 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-11.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.9:1
District spending per student$15,458
Chronic Absenteeism5.6%

Students at Mahantongo EL Sch score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency36%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
44%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency49%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 43% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
45%
2024
Math
36%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

50.3%

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 Mahantongo 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low1/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$64,750

Median home value

$210,200

Median rent

$773/mo

College educated

15.6%

Homeownership

80.5%

Poverty rate

6.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17941; 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; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hegins-hubley EL SchEnrollment path unverified5.5K–63.7 mi291Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Tri-valley Sd

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$15,458NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mahantongo EL Sch is listed in Tri-Valley SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mahantongo EL Sch

Mahantongo EL Sch is a public elementary school in Klingerstown, PA, part of Tri-valley Sd, serving approximately 143 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,660 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mahantongo EL Sch

What grades does Mahantongo EL Sch serve?

Mahantongo EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Mahantongo EL Sch?

Mahantongo EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 143 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Mahantongo EL Sch is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mahantongo EL Sch rank in PA?

Mahantongo EL Sch ranks #2,660 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Mahantongo EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Mahantongo EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Mahantongo EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mahantongo EL Sch has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Mahantongo EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Mahantongo EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

50.3% of students at Mahantongo 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 – 6th
Enrollment
143
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Schuylkill County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.6%
Area population (ZIP 17941)
654
Area median age
45.7
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 · 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 17941; 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

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