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#1296 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 46% in state

Nottingham School

Elementary School · Oxford Area Sd · Oxford, PA

An Oxford Area Sd elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

736 Garfield St, Oxford, PA 19363

  • Math 50% vs PA 47% (2024)
  • Reading 45% vs PA 54% (2024)
  • 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.9% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.4% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-1.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.4 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+14.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.7:1
District spending per student$17,517
Chronic Absenteeism8.9%

Students at Nottingham School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency50%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
47%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency45%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
54%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 29 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 47% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
71%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
73%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
40%
ELA
51%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2024
Math
50%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Nottingham School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,003/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oxford), 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

$104,318

Median home value

$341,900

Median rent

$1,217/mo

College educated

32.9%

Homeownership

71.5%

Poverty rate

13.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19363; 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
Elk Creek SchoolPrivate · tuition2.1private1–121.5 mi30Compare →
Bethany Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9privatePK–112.2 mi159Compare →
Avon Grove Intrmd SchEnrollment path unverified6.02–54.6 mi1,484Compare →
Peacedale Amish SchoolPrivate · tuition2.5privateK–84.7 mi36Compare →

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.

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

Oxford Area Sd

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#5 of 6
District spending per student
$17,517NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Nottingham School is listed in Oxford Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Nottingham School

Nottingham School is a public elementary school in Oxford, PA, part of Oxford Area Sd, serving approximately 427 students in grades 3rd-4th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,296 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Nottingham School

What grades does Nottingham School serve?

Nottingham School serves students in grades 3rd through 4th.

How many students attend Nottingham School?

Nottingham School has an enrollment of approximately 427 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Nottingham School?

The student-teacher ratio at Nottingham School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Nottingham School rank in PA?

Nottingham School ranks #1,296 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Nottingham School's MySchoolScout rating?

Nottingham School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Nottingham School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Nottingham School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Nottingham School a charter school?

No, Nottingham School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Nottingham School a Title I school?

No, Nottingham School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nottingham School?

100.2% of students at Nottingham 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
3rd – 4th
Enrollment
427
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Chester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.9%
Area population (ZIP 19363)
17,929
Area average commute
29.7 min
Area median age
37
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 19363; 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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