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#1879 of 2,846 schools in PA
Northern Potter Childrens School
Elementary School · Northern Potter Sd · Ulysses, PA
A Northern Potter Sd elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
745 Northern Potter Road, Ulysses, PA 16948
- Math 35% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northern Potter Childrens School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 36% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.3%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Northern Potter Childrens School 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,630
Median home value
$145,500
Median rent
$619/mo
College educated
10.1%
Homeownership
79.9%
Poverty rate
18.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16948; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musto Hollow Amish SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–8 | 2.3 mi | 21 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Northern Potter Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $20,892NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northern Potter Childrens School is listed in Northern Potter SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northern Potter Childrens School
Northern Potter Childrens School is a public elementary school in Ulysses, PA, part of Northern Potter Sd, serving approximately 290 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,879 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northern Potter Childrens School
What grades does Northern Potter Childrens School serve?
Northern Potter Childrens School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Northern Potter Childrens School?
Northern Potter Childrens School has an enrollment of approximately 290 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Potter Childrens School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Potter Childrens School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northern Potter Childrens School rank in PA?
Northern Potter Childrens School ranks #1,879 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Northern Potter Childrens School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northern Potter Childrens School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Northern Potter Childrens School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northern Potter Childrens School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Northern Potter Childrens School a charter school?
No, Northern Potter Childrens School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northern Potter Childrens School a Title I school?
No, Northern Potter Childrens School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northern Potter Childrens School?
68.3% of students at Northern Potter Childrens School 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 290
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Potter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.4%
- Phone
- (814) 848-7563
- Area population (ZIP 16948)
- 1,683
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 16948; 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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