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#2313 of 2,846 schools in PA

North Hills EL Sch

Middle School · Central York Sd · York, PA

A Central York Sd middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1330 N Hills Rd, York, PA 17406

  • Math 38% vs PA 43% (2024)
  • Reading 53% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.0Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38.2% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52.8% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-10.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.3 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-6.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
Resources & Environment5.2Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
District spending per student$16,452
Chronic Absenteeism12.6%

Students at North Hills EL Sch score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency38%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
43%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency53%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
29%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
28%
ELA
59%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
24%
ELA
50%
2024
Math
38%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (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

52.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where North Hills 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 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,417/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (York), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$85,183

Median home value

$218,000

Median rent

$1,362/mo

College educated

27.7%

Homeownership

80.1%

Poverty rate

8.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17406; 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Tidings of Peace Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.9privateK–120.9 mi54Compare →
York Suburban MSEnrollment path unverified5.86–81.7 mi743Compare →
Keystone Christian Academy - YorkPrivate · tuition7.9privatePK–111.8 mi38Compare →
York Academy Regional CsCharter · enrollment unverified6.9K–122.2 mi1,009Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Central York Sd

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#6 of 7
District spending per student
$16,452NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Hills EL Sch is listed in Central York SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Hills EL Sch

North Hills EL Sch is a public middle school in York, PA, part of Central York Sd, serving approximately 628 students in grades 4th-6th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,313 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Hills EL Sch

What grades does North Hills EL Sch serve?

North Hills EL Sch serves students in grades 4th through 6th.

How many students attend North Hills EL Sch?

North Hills EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 628 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Hills EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at North Hills EL Sch is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Hills EL Sch rank in PA?

North Hills EL Sch ranks #2,313 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is North Hills EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

North Hills EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 North Hills EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Hills EL Sch has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is North Hills EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is North Hills EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

52.9% of students at North Hills 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
4th – 6th
Enrollment
628
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.6%
Area population (ZIP 17406)
24,181
Area average commute
25 min
Area median age
39
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 17406; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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