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#1433 of 2,846 schools in PA
Octorara EL Sch
Elementary School · Octorara Area Sd · Atglen, PA
An Octorara Area Sd elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
104 Highland Rd, Atglen, PA 19310
- Math 40% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Octorara EL Sch score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 48% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (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
99%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Octorara EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,679
Median home value
$289,300
Median rent
$1,392/mo
College educated
28.2%
Homeownership
83.2%
Poverty rate
19.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19310; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Paths Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 3.0 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Fairhaven Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2 | K–8 | 4.3 mi | 82 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Octorara Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $20,744NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Octorara EL Sch is listed in Octorara Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Octorara EL Sch
Octorara EL Sch is a public elementary school in Atglen, PA, part of Octorara Area Sd, serving approximately 297 students in grades 3rd-4th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,433 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Octorara EL Sch
What grades does Octorara EL Sch serve?
Octorara EL Sch serves students in grades 3rd through 4th.
How many students attend Octorara EL Sch?
Octorara EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 297 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Octorara EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Octorara EL Sch is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Octorara EL Sch rank in PA?
Octorara EL Sch ranks #1,433 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Octorara EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Octorara EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Octorara EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Octorara EL Sch has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Octorara EL Sch a charter school?
No, Octorara EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Octorara EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Octorara EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Octorara EL Sch?
99.0% of students at Octorara 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
- 3rd – 4th
- Enrollment
- 297
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Chester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.8%
- Phone
- (610) 593-8238
- Area population (ZIP 19310)
- 3,035
- Area average commute
- 31.2 min
- Area median age
- 30.8
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 19310; 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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