Very Good
#1070 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 38% in state
Otto-eldred Jshs
High School · Otto-eldred Sd · Duke Center, PA
An Otto-eldred Sd high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
143 R L Sweitzer Dr, Duke Center, PA 16729
- Math 49% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 64% vs PA 56% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Otto-eldred Jshs score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Otto-eldred Jshs 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,941
Median home value
$98,200
Median rent
$803/mo
College educated
26.3%
Homeownership
83%
Poverty rate
22.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16729; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Otto-eldred Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $20,416NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Otto-eldred Jshs is listed in Otto-Eldred SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Otto-eldred Jshs
Otto-eldred Jshs is a public high school in Duke Center, PA, part of Otto-eldred Sd, serving approximately 283 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,070 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Otto-eldred Jshs
What grades does Otto-eldred Jshs serve?
Otto-eldred Jshs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Otto-eldred Jshs?
Otto-eldred Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 283 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Otto-eldred Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at Otto-eldred Jshs is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Otto-eldred Jshs rank in PA?
Otto-eldred Jshs ranks #1,070 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Otto-eldred Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?
Otto-eldred Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Otto-eldred Jshs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Otto-eldred Jshs has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Otto-eldred Jshs a charter school?
No, Otto-eldred Jshs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Otto-eldred Jshs a Title I school?
No, Otto-eldred Jshs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Otto-eldred Jshs?
59.4% of students at Otto-eldred Jshs 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 283
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- McKean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.9%
- Phone
- (814) 817-1380
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 16729)
- 708
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 46.5
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 16729; 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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