Excellent
#405 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 14% in state
Mountaintop Area EL Sch
Elementary School · Bald Eagle Area Sd · Snow Shoe, PA
A Bald Eagle Area Sd elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 School Dr # 865, Snow Shoe, PA 16874
- Math 61% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 70% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mountaintop Area EL Sch score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 66% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (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
44.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mountaintop Area 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,250
Median home value
$168,400
Median rent
$878/mo
College educated
13.5%
Homeownership
84.1%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16874; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 in Bald Eagle Area SD
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 9.7 | K–5 | Not available | 101 | Compare → |
| Port Matilda EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | Not available | 99 | Compare → |
| Wingate EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | Not available | 361 | 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.
Bald Eagle Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $19,540NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mountaintop Area EL Sch is listed in Bald Eagle Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mountaintop Area EL Sch
Mountaintop Area EL Sch is a public elementary school in Snow Shoe, PA, part of Bald Eagle Area Sd, serving approximately 103 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #405 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mountaintop Area EL Sch
What grades does Mountaintop Area EL Sch serve?
Mountaintop Area EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Mountaintop Area EL Sch?
Mountaintop Area EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 103 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountaintop Area EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountaintop Area EL Sch is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mountaintop Area EL Sch rank in PA?
Mountaintop Area EL Sch ranks #405 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Mountaintop Area EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Mountaintop Area EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Mountaintop Area EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mountaintop Area EL Sch has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mountaintop Area EL Sch a charter school?
No, Mountaintop Area EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mountaintop Area EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Mountaintop Area EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mountaintop Area EL Sch?
44.7% of students at Mountaintop Area 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
- 103
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Centre County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.6%
- Phone
- (814) 387-6861
- Area population (ZIP 16874)
- 1,209
- Area median age
- 48.4
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 16874; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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