Excellent
#427 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 15% in state
Northside EL Sch
Elementary School · Mechanicsburg Area Sd · Mechanicsburg, PA
A Mechanicsburg Area Sd elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
411 N Walnut St, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
- Math 68% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 79% vs PA 55% (2024)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northside EL Sch score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 74% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (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 32 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Northside 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,345/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mechanicsburg), 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
$95,542
Median home value
$266,400
Median rent
$1,320/mo
College educated
47.2%
Homeownership
70.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17055; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Street EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 1–3 | 1.0 mi | 219 | Compare → |
| Sporting Hill EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 552 | Compare → |
| Hampden EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 2.5 mi | 538 | Compare → |
| Heritage Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 97 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mechanicsburg Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $16,315NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northside EL Sch is listed in Mechanicsburg Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northside EL Sch
Northside EL Sch is a public elementary school in Mechanicsburg, PA, part of Mechanicsburg Area Sd, serving approximately 218 students in grades 1st-3rd with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #427 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northside EL Sch
What grades does Northside EL Sch serve?
Northside EL Sch serves students in grades 1st through 3rd.
How many students attend Northside EL Sch?
Northside EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 218 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside EL Sch is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northside EL Sch rank in PA?
Northside EL Sch ranks #427 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Northside EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Northside EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Northside EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northside EL Sch has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Northside EL Sch a charter school?
No, Northside EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northside EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Northside EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northside EL Sch?
44.0% of students at Northside 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
- 1st – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 218
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.6%
- Phone
- (717) 691-4581
- Area population (ZIP 17055)
- 41,416
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 17055; 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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