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#1981 of 2,846 schools in PA
Penn Cambria Intrmd Sch
Elementary School · Penn Cambria Sd · Lilly, PA
A Penn Cambria Sd elementary school serving grades 3rd – 4th.
376 Wood St, Lilly, PA 15938
- Math 47% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Penn Cambria Intrmd Sch score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (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
51.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Penn Cambria Intrmd 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,680
Median home value
$136,700
Median rent
$850/mo
College educated
16%
Homeownership
91.7%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15938; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portage Area EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–6 | 3.2 mi | 413 | Compare → |
| All Saints Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 3.7 mi | 94 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Penn Cambria Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,980NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Penn Cambria Intrmd Sch is listed in Penn Cambria SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Penn Cambria Intrmd Sch
Penn Cambria Intrmd Sch is a public elementary school in Lilly, PA, part of Penn Cambria Sd, serving approximately 194 students in grades 3rd-4th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,981 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Penn Cambria Intrmd Sch
What grades does Penn Cambria Intrmd Sch serve?
Penn Cambria Intrmd Sch serves students in grades 3rd through 4th.
How many students attend Penn Cambria Intrmd Sch?
Penn Cambria Intrmd Sch has an enrollment of approximately 194 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Penn Cambria Intrmd Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Penn Cambria Intrmd Sch 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 Penn Cambria Intrmd Sch rank in PA?
Penn Cambria Intrmd Sch ranks #1,981 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Penn Cambria Intrmd Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Penn Cambria Intrmd Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Cambria Intrmd Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Penn Cambria Intrmd Sch has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Penn Cambria Intrmd Sch a charter school?
No, Penn Cambria Intrmd Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Penn Cambria Intrmd Sch a Title I school?
No, Penn Cambria Intrmd Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Penn Cambria Intrmd Sch?
51.5% of students at Penn Cambria Intrmd 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
- 3rd – 4th
- Enrollment
- 194
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Cambria County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (814) 886-8532
- Area population (ZIP 15938)
- 2,307
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 46.4
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 15938; 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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