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#482 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 17% in state

Oxford Valley EL Sch

Elementary School · Pennsbury Sd · Fairless Hills, PA

A Pennsbury Sd elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

430 Trenton Rd, Fairless Hills, PA 19030

  • Math 55% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 70% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 12:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.58 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55.2% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69.4% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+3.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.6 pts
Overall Proficiency62% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+6.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
District spending per student$20,211
Chronic Absenteeism17%

Students at Oxford Valley EL Sch score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency55%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency70%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 62% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
61%
ELA
81%
2015
Math
71%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
59%
ELA
64%
2024
Math
55%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (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

45.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Oxford Valley 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. Open the Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$92,411

Median home value

$344,300

Median rent

$1,259/mo

College educated

23.2%

Homeownership

76.7%

Poverty rate

7.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19030; 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

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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.

Pennsbury Sd

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#5 of 14
District spending per student
$20,211NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Oxford Valley EL Sch is listed in Pennsbury SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Oxford Valley EL Sch

Oxford Valley EL Sch is a public elementary school in Fairless Hills, PA, part of Pennsbury Sd, serving approximately 395 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #482 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oxford Valley EL Sch

What grades does Oxford Valley EL Sch serve?

Oxford Valley EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Oxford Valley EL Sch?

Oxford Valley EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 395 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oxford Valley EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Oxford Valley EL Sch is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oxford Valley EL Sch rank in PA?

Oxford Valley EL Sch ranks #482 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Oxford Valley EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Oxford Valley EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Oxford Valley EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oxford Valley EL Sch has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Oxford Valley EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Oxford Valley EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

45.3% of students at Oxford Valley 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
395
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bucks County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.0%
Area population (ZIP 19030)
12,310
Area average commute
25 min
Area median age
44.1
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 19030; 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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