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#1538 of 2,846 schools in PA
Paradise EL Sch
Elementary School · Spring Grove Area Sd · Thomasville, PA
A Spring Grove Area Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
6923 Lincoln Highway West, Thomasville, PA 17364
- Math 57% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Paradise EL Sch score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 55% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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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
$71,799
Median home value
$204,400
Median rent
$913/mo
College educated
11.7%
Homeownership
81%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17364; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Spring Grove EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–4 | 3.1 mi | 724 | Compare → |
| St Rose of Lima SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–6 | 3.4 mi | 94 | Compare → |
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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.
Spring Grove Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $17,404NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Paradise EL Sch is listed in Spring Grove Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paradise EL Sch
Paradise EL Sch is a public elementary school in Thomasville, PA, part of Spring Grove Area Sd, serving approximately 342 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,538 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% 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 4th.
How many students attend Paradise EL Sch?
Paradise EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 342 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paradise EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Paradise EL Sch is 14.2:1. 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 #1,538 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Paradise EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Paradise EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% 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?
49.1% 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 342
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.7%
- Phone
- (717) 225-4731
- Area population (ZIP 17364)
- 3,963
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 17364; 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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