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#908 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 32% in state

Miles Township EL Sch

Elementary School · Penns Valley Area Sd · Rebersburg, PA

A Penns Valley Area Sd elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

80 Town Lane Road, Rebersburg, PA 16872

  • Math 84% vs PA 47% (2024)
  • Reading 60% vs PA 54% (2024)
  • 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.91 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency83.9% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+32.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.2 pts
Overall Proficiency72% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+17.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
District spending per student$18,094
Chronic Absenteeism11.8%

Students at Miles Township EL Sch score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency84%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
47%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency60%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
54%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 72% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2024
Math
84%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

48.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Miles Township 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$68,583

Median home value

$197,200

Median rent

$925/mo

College educated

5.3%

Homeownership

75.5%

Poverty rate

7.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16872; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 in Penns Valley Area SD

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Centre Hall-potter EL SchEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–4Not available197Compare →
Penns Valley Area EL and Intrmd SchEnrollment path unverified7.4K–6Not available345Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Penns Valley Area Sd

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$18,094NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Miles Township EL Sch is listed in Penns Valley Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Miles Township EL Sch

Miles Township EL Sch is a public elementary school in Rebersburg, PA, part of Penns Valley Area Sd, serving approximately 110 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #908 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Miles Township EL Sch

What grades does Miles Township EL Sch serve?

Miles Township EL Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Miles Township EL Sch?

Miles Township EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 110 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Miles Township EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Miles Township EL Sch is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Miles Township EL Sch rank in PA?

Miles Township EL Sch ranks #908 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Miles Township EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Miles Township EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Miles Township EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Miles Township EL Sch has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Miles Township EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Miles Township EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

48.2% of students at Miles Township 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 – 4th
Enrollment
110
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Centre County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.8%
Area population (ZIP 16872)
1,446
Area average commute
26.9 min
Area median age
32.5
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 16872; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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