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#1669 of 2,846 schools in PA

Newport EL Sch

Elementary School · Newport Sd · Newport, PA

A Newport Sd elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

559 North 5th St PO Box 9, Newport, PA 17074

  • Math 33% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 45% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 12:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33.2% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.4% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-18.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.4 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-11.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
District spending per student$19,101
Chronic Absenteeism3.2%

Students at Newport EL Sch score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency33%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency45%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 30 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 39% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
68%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
46%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
63%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
36%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
33%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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

57.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Newport 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 52Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$78,837

Median home value

$212,400

Median rent

$777/mo

College educated

18.9%

Homeownership

74.4%

Poverty rate

8.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17074; 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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Greenwood EL SchEnrollment path unverified7.9K–54.8 mi326Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Newport Sd

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$19,101NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Newport EL Sch

Newport EL Sch is a public elementary school in Newport, PA, part of Newport Sd, serving approximately 432 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,669 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Newport EL Sch

What grades does Newport EL Sch serve?

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

How many students attend Newport EL Sch?

Newport EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 432 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Newport EL Sch is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Newport EL Sch rank in PA?

Newport EL Sch ranks #1,669 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Newport EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Newport EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Newport EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Newport EL Sch has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Newport EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Newport EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

57.9% of students at Newport 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
432
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Perry County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
3.2%
Area population (ZIP 17074)
7,075
Area average commute
32.4 min
Area median age
43
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 17074; 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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