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#157 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 6% in state

Osceola Mills EL Sch

Elementary School · Philipsburg-osceola Area Sd · Osceola Mills, PA

A Philipsburg-osceola Area Sd elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

400 Coal St, Osceola Mills, PA 16666

  • Math 62% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 64% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62.1% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63.3% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+10.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+7.5 pts
Overall Proficiency63% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+8.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile73th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.4:1
District spending per student$20,129
Chronic Absenteeism21.5%

Students at Osceola Mills EL Sch score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency62%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency64%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
58%
ELA
58%
2024
Math
62%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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

48.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Osceola Mills 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 42Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$55,938

Median home value

$110,600

Median rent

$1,000/mo

College educated

17.2%

Homeownership

93.4%

Poverty rate

20.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16666; 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 in Philipsburg-Osceola Area SD

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Philipsburg EL SchEnrollment path unverified8.5K–5Not available414Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Philipsburg-osceola Area Sd

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$20,129NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Osceola Mills EL Sch is listed in Philipsburg-Osceola Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Osceola Mills EL Sch

Osceola Mills EL Sch is a public elementary school in Osceola Mills, PA, part of Philipsburg-osceola Area Sd, serving approximately 274 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #157 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Osceola Mills EL Sch

What grades does Osceola Mills EL Sch serve?

Osceola Mills EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Osceola Mills EL Sch?

Osceola Mills EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 274 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Osceola Mills EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Osceola Mills EL Sch is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Osceola Mills EL Sch rank in PA?

Osceola Mills EL Sch ranks #157 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Osceola Mills EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Osceola Mills EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Osceola Mills EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Osceola Mills EL Sch has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Osceola Mills EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Osceola Mills EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

48.2% of students at Osceola Mills 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
274
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Clearfield County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.5%
Area population (ZIP 16666)
2,774
Area average commute
29.6 min
Area median age
50
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 16666; 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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