Excellent
#142 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 5% in state
North Star Central EL Sch
Elementary School · North Star Sd · Boswell, PA
A North Star Sd elementary school where students score 45 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1215 Morris Ave, Boswell, PA 15531
- Math 81% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 77% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Star Central EL Sch score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 79% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 77% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where North Star Central 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,955
Median home value
$122,900
Median rent
$680/mo
College educated
16.6%
Homeownership
77.8%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15531; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
North Star Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,078NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Star Central EL Sch is listed in North Star SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Star Central EL Sch
North Star Central EL Sch is a public elementary school in Boswell, PA, part of North Star Sd, serving approximately 398 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #142 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Star Central EL Sch
What grades does North Star Central EL Sch serve?
North Star Central EL Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend North Star Central EL Sch?
North Star Central EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 398 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Star Central EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at North Star Central EL Sch is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Star Central EL Sch rank in PA?
North Star Central EL Sch ranks #142 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is North Star Central EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
North Star Central EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Star Central EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Star Central EL Sch has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is North Star Central EL Sch a charter school?
No, North Star Central EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Star Central EL Sch a Title I school?
No, North Star Central EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Star Central EL Sch?
100.0% of students at North Star Central 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 398
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Somerset County
- Phone
- (814) 629-5627
- Area population (ZIP 15531)
- 3,625
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 47.6
Official sources & links
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 15531; 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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