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#1447 of 2,846 schools in PA
Newberry EL Sch
Elementary School · West Shore Sd · Etters, PA
A West Shore Sd elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2055 Old Trail Rd, Etters, PA 17319
- Math 46% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Newberry EL Sch score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 44% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (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
50.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Newberry 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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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
$101,610
Median home value
$230,100
Median rent
$1,147/mo
College educated
25.3%
Homeownership
91.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17319; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Mill EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 570 | Compare → |
| Fishing Creek EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 3.8 mi | 430 | Compare → |
| York Haven EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–3 | 4.7 mi | 292 | Compare → |
| Conewago EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–3 | 5.0 mi | 311 | 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.
West Shore Sd
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #9 of 13
- District spending per student
- $15,766NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Newberry EL Sch is listed in West Shore SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Newberry EL Sch
Newberry EL Sch is a public elementary school in Etters, PA, part of West Shore Sd, serving approximately 258 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,447 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Newberry EL Sch
What grades does Newberry EL Sch serve?
Newberry EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Newberry EL Sch?
Newberry EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 258 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newberry EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Newberry EL Sch is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Newberry EL Sch rank in PA?
Newberry EL Sch ranks #1,447 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Newberry EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Newberry EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Newberry EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Newberry EL Sch has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Newberry EL Sch a charter school?
No, Newberry EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Newberry EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Newberry EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Newberry EL Sch?
50.8% of students at Newberry 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
- 258
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.0%
- Phone
- (717) 938-2111
- Area population (ZIP 17319)
- 10,990
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 17319; 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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