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#726 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 26% in state

Oakview EL Sch

Middle School · West Middlesex Area Sd · West Middlesex, PA

A West Middlesex Area Sd middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3591 Sharon Rd, West Middlesex, PA 16159

  • Math 53% vs PA 43% (2024)
  • Reading 62% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53.5% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62.2% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+4.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10.7 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+5.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
District spending per student$21,199
Chronic Absenteeism12.1%

Students at Oakview EL Sch score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency53%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
43%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency62%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
88%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
63%
ELA
71%
2015
Math
60%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
62%
2024
Math
53%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (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

53.3%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Oakview 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$70,482

Median home value

$169,700

Median rent

$800/mo

College educated

23.5%

Homeownership

77%

Poverty rate

9.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16159; 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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Delahunty MSEnrollment path unverified6.66–74.4 mi310Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

West Middlesex Area Sd

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$21,199NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Oakview EL Sch is listed in West Middlesex Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Oakview EL Sch

Oakview EL Sch is a public middle school in West Middlesex, PA, part of West Middlesex Area Sd, serving approximately 165 students in grades 4th-6th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #726 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oakview EL Sch

What grades does Oakview EL Sch serve?

Oakview EL Sch serves students in grades 4th through 6th.

How many students attend Oakview EL Sch?

Oakview EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 165 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakview EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Oakview EL Sch is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oakview EL Sch rank in PA?

Oakview EL Sch ranks #726 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Oakview EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Oakview EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Oakview EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oakview EL Sch has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Oakview EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Oakview EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

53.3% of students at Oakview 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
165
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Mercer County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.1%
Area population (ZIP 16159)
4,664
Area median age
51.9
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 16159; 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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