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#478 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 17% in state

Mt Wolf EL Sch

Elementary School · Northeastern York Sd · Mt. Wolf, PA

A Northeastern York Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 3rd.

590 Maple Street PO Box 1013, Mt. Wolf, PA 17347

  • Math 55% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 60% vs PA 55% (2024)
  • 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54.7% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60.4% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+3.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.6 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+2.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$16,368
Chronic Absenteeism9.4%

Students at Mt Wolf EL Sch score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency55%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency60%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
55%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 58% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2024
Math
55%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (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 32 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

46.2%

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 Mt Wolf 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low1/100K

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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

$95,397

Median home value

$228,800

Median rent

$1,375/mo

College educated

27.1%

Homeownership

93.9%

Poverty rate

4.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17347; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Orendorf EL SchEnrollment path unverified7.4K–30.6 mi355Compare →
Soaring Heights School YorkPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.7 mi15Compare →
Bainbridge EL SchEnrollment path unverified8.8K–23.0 mi216Compare →
York Haven EL SchEnrollment path unverified8.5K–33.3 mi292Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Northeastern York Sd

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#2 of 8
District spending per student
$16,368NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mt Wolf EL Sch is listed in Northeastern York SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mt Wolf EL Sch

Mt Wolf EL Sch is a public elementary school in Mt. Wolf, PA, part of Northeastern York Sd, serving approximately 212 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #478 of 2,846 schools in PA.

State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mt Wolf EL Sch

What grades does Mt Wolf EL Sch serve?

Mt Wolf EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.

How many students attend Mt Wolf EL Sch?

Mt Wolf EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 212 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt Wolf EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Mt Wolf EL Sch is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mt Wolf EL Sch rank in PA?

Mt Wolf EL Sch ranks #478 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Mt Wolf EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Mt Wolf 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 Mt Wolf EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mt Wolf EL Sch has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Mt Wolf EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Mt Wolf EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

46.2% of students at Mt Wolf 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 – 3rd
Enrollment
212
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.4%
Area population (ZIP 17347)
6,186
Area average commute
23.5 min
Area median age
44.1
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 17347; 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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