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#546 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 19% in state

Moore EL Sch

Elementary School · Northampton Area Sd · Bath, PA

A Northampton Area Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

2835 Mountain View Dr, Bath, PA 18014

  • Math 56% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 64% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 11:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.57 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55.8% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+4.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.2 pts
Overall Proficiency60% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+1.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
District spending per student$18,383
Chronic Absenteeism12%

Students at Moore EL Sch score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency56%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency64%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 60% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
81%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
48%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
48%
ELA
69%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
73%
2018
Math
56%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
56%
ELA
70%
2020*
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
70%
2024
Math
56%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

38.3%

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 Moore 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low0/100K

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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

$75,762

Median home value

$277,700

Median rent

$1,126/mo

College educated

25.1%

Homeownership

84.2%

Poverty rate

9.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18014; 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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
George Wolf EL SchEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–54.4 mi436Compare →
Colonel John Siegfried EL SchEnrollment path unverified7.2K–5Not available805Compare →
Lehigh EL SchEnrollment path unverified7.8K–5Not available493Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Northampton Area Sd

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 6
District spending per student
$18,383NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Moore EL Sch is listed in Northampton Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Moore EL Sch

Moore EL Sch is a public elementary school in Bath, PA, part of Northampton Area Sd, serving approximately 342 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #546 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Moore EL Sch

What grades does Moore EL Sch serve?

Moore EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Moore EL Sch?

Moore EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 342 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Moore EL Sch is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Moore EL Sch rank in PA?

Moore EL Sch ranks #546 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Moore EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Moore EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Moore EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Moore EL Sch has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Moore EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Moore EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

38.3% of students at Moore 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
342
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Northampton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.0%
Area population (ZIP 18014)
12,474
Area average commute
29.2 min
Area median age
43.7
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 18014; 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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