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#2027 of 2,846 schools in PA
Paradise EL Sch
Elementary School · Pequea Valley Sd · Paradise, PA
A Pequea Valley Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
20 N Belmont Rd, Paradise, PA 17562
- Math 43% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Paradise EL Sch score 48% proficient, which is below 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 18 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Paradise 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,117
Median home value
$340,800
Median rent
$1,087/mo
College educated
12.7%
Homeownership
76.4%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17562; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linville Hill Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–12 | 3.5 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| Weavertown Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–8 | 3.9 mi | 148 | Compare → |
| Salisbury EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–6 | Not available | 260 | Compare → |
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.
Pequea Valley Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $24,420NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Paradise EL Sch is listed in Pequea Valley SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paradise EL Sch
Paradise EL Sch is a public elementary school in Paradise, PA, part of Pequea Valley Sd, serving approximately 408 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,027 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paradise EL Sch
What grades does Paradise EL Sch serve?
Paradise EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Paradise EL Sch?
Paradise EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 408 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paradise EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Paradise EL Sch is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paradise EL Sch rank in PA?
Paradise EL Sch ranks #2,027 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Paradise EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Paradise EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Paradise EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paradise EL Sch has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Paradise EL Sch a charter school?
No, Paradise EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paradise EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Paradise EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paradise EL Sch?
59.6% of students at Paradise 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 408
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lancaster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.5%
- Phone
- (717) 768-5560
- Area population (ZIP 17562)
- 4,187
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 28.7
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 17562; 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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