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#1883 of 2,846 schools in PA
Penn's Grove School
Middle School · Oxford Area Sd · Oxford, PA
An Oxford Area Sd middle school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
301 South Fifth St, Oxford, PA 19363
- Math 31% vs PA 35% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Penn's Grove School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Penn's Grove School 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,003/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oxford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$104,318
Median home value
$341,900
Median rent
$1,217/mo
College educated
32.9%
Homeownership
71.5%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19363; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Creek SchoolPrivate · tuition | 2.1 | 1–12 | 1.7 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Bethany Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9 | PK–11 | 2.1 mi | 159 | Compare → |
| Media Amish Parochial School C/o Andy KingPrivate · tuition | 3.3 | 1–8 | 2.2 mi | 30 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Oxford Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $17,517NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Penn's Grove School is listed in Oxford Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Penn's Grove School
Penn's Grove School is a public middle school in Oxford, PA, part of Oxford Area Sd, serving approximately 485 students in grades 7th-8th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,883 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Penn's Grove School
What grades does Penn's Grove School serve?
Penn's Grove School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Penn's Grove School?
Penn's Grove School has an enrollment of approximately 485 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Penn's Grove School?
The student-teacher ratio at Penn's Grove School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Penn's Grove School rank in PA?
Penn's Grove School ranks #1,883 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Penn's Grove School's MySchoolScout rating?
Penn's Grove School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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's Grove School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Penn's Grove School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Penn's Grove School a charter school?
No, Penn's Grove School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Penn's Grove School a Title I school?
No, Penn's Grove School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Penn's Grove School?
100.0% of students at Penn's Grove School 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 485
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Chester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (610) 932-6615
- Area population (ZIP 19363)
- 17,929
- Area average commute
- 29.7 min
- Area median age
- 37
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 19363; 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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