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#1796 of 2,846 schools in PA
Penn Bernville EL Sch
Elementary School · Tulpehocken Area Sd · Bernville, PA
A Tulpehocken Area Sd elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
24 Shartlesville Rd, Bernville, PA 19506
- Math 50% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Penn Bernville EL Sch score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 49% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Penn Bernville 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat 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
$101,130
Median home value
$302,100
Median rent
$1,152/mo
College educated
27.2%
Homeownership
86.5%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19506; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Tulpehocken Area SD
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–6 | Not available | 324 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Tulpehocken Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $22,744NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Penn Bernville EL Sch is listed in Tulpehocken Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Penn Bernville EL Sch
Penn Bernville EL Sch is a public elementary school in Bernville, PA, part of Tulpehocken Area Sd, serving approximately 298 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,796 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Penn Bernville EL Sch
What grades does Penn Bernville EL Sch serve?
Penn Bernville EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Penn Bernville EL Sch?
Penn Bernville EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 298 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Penn Bernville EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Penn Bernville EL Sch is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Penn Bernville EL Sch rank in PA?
Penn Bernville EL Sch ranks #1,796 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Penn Bernville EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Penn Bernville EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Penn Bernville EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Penn Bernville EL Sch has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Penn Bernville EL Sch a charter school?
No, Penn Bernville EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Penn Bernville EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Penn Bernville EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Penn Bernville EL Sch?
41.6% of students at Penn Bernville 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
- 298
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Berks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.4%
- Phone
- (610) 488-6248
- Area population (ZIP 19506)
- 7,042
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
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 19506; 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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