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#1265 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 44% in state
Monroe EL Sch
Elementary School · Cumberland Valley Sd · Boiling Springs, PA
A Cumberland Valley Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
1240 Boiling Springs Rd, Boiling Springs, PA 17007
- Math 54% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Monroe EL Sch score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 61% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (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
29.7%
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 Monroe 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$114,803
Median home value
$370,500
Median rent
$920/mo
College educated
48.8%
Homeownership
79.2%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17007; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Forge EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 3–5 | 3.0 mi | 470 | Compare → |
| Broad Street EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 1–3 | 4.4 mi | 219 | Compare → |
| Shepherdstown EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 1–3 | 4.7 mi | 278 | Compare → |
| Upper Allen EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 1–3 | 4.7 mi | 299 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cumberland Valley Sd
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #9 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,889NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Monroe EL Sch is listed in Cumberland Valley SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Monroe EL Sch
Monroe EL Sch is a public elementary school in Boiling Springs, PA, part of Cumberland Valley Sd, serving approximately 522 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,265 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Monroe EL Sch
What grades does Monroe EL Sch serve?
Monroe EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Monroe EL Sch?
Monroe EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 522 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroe EL Sch is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Monroe EL Sch rank in PA?
Monroe EL Sch ranks #1,265 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Monroe EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Monroe EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Monroe EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Monroe EL Sch has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Monroe EL Sch a charter school?
No, Monroe EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Monroe EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Monroe EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monroe EL Sch?
29.7% of students at Monroe 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
- 522
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.2%
- Phone
- (717) 697-0028
- Area population (ZIP 17007)
- 6,291
- Area median age
- 42.3
Official sources & links
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 17007; 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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