Excellent
#472 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 17% in state
Middleburg EL Sch
Elementary School · Midd-west Sd · Middleburg, PA
A Midd-west Sd elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
600 Wagenseller St, Middleburg, PA 17842
- Math 48% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Middleburg EL Sch score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (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 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
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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Where Middleburg 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,444/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Middleburg), 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
$61,797
Median home value
$194,100
Median rent
$877/mo
College educated
17.6%
Homeownership
75.1%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17842; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shade Mt MennonitePrivate · tuition | 5.0private | 1–9 | 4.3 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Locust Grove SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.1private | 1–9 | 5.0 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| West Snyder EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | Not available | 329 | 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.
Midd-west Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Middleburg EL Sch is listed in Midd-West SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Middleburg EL Sch
Middleburg EL Sch is a public elementary school in Middleburg, PA, part of Midd-west Sd, serving approximately 562 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #472 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Middleburg EL Sch
What grades does Middleburg EL Sch serve?
Middleburg EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Middleburg EL Sch?
Middleburg EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 562 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middleburg EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Middleburg EL Sch is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Middleburg EL Sch rank in PA?
Middleburg EL Sch ranks #472 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Middleburg EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Middleburg EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Middleburg EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Middleburg EL Sch has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Middleburg EL Sch a charter school?
No, Middleburg EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Middleburg EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Middleburg EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Middleburg EL Sch?
100.0% of students at Middleburg 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 562
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Snyder County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.3%
- Phone
- (570) 837-0046
- Area population (ZIP 17842)
- 8,110
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 43
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 17842; 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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