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Martinsburg EL Sch

Elementary School · Spring Cove Sd · Martinsburg, PA

A Spring Cove Sd elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.

415 Spring Street, Martinsburg, PA 16662

  • Math 49% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2022)
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.48 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$15,419
Chronic Absenteeism8.3%

Students at Martinsburg EL Sch score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency49%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 29 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 53% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
61%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
38%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
38%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
49%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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

55.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Martinsburg 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 35Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low55/100K

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

$70,861

Median home value

$212,400

Median rent

$855/mo

College educated

20.6%

Homeownership

77%

Poverty rate

6.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16662; 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

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Spring Cove Sd

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$15,419NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Martinsburg EL Sch is listed in Spring Cove SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Martinsburg EL Sch

Martinsburg EL Sch is a public elementary school in Martinsburg, PA, part of Spring Cove Sd, serving approximately 372 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,642 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Martinsburg EL Sch

What grades does Martinsburg EL Sch serve?

Martinsburg EL Sch serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Martinsburg EL Sch?

Martinsburg EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 372 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Martinsburg 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 Martinsburg EL Sch rank in PA?

Martinsburg EL Sch ranks #1,642 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Martinsburg EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Martinsburg EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Martinsburg EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Martinsburg EL Sch has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Martinsburg EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Martinsburg EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

55.1% of students at Martinsburg 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
372
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Blair County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.3%
Area population (ZIP 16662)
5,866
Area average commute
21.9 min
Area median age
43.9
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 16662; 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

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