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#1128 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 40% in state
Penns Manor Area EL Sch
Elementary School · Penns Manor Area Sd · Clymer, PA
A Penns Manor Area Sd elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
6003 Route 553 Hwy, Clymer, PA 15728
- Math 45% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Penns Manor Area EL Sch score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (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 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Penns Manor Area 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average291/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clymer), 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
$58,628
Median home value
$112,100
Median rent
$836/mo
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
70.6%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15728; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Ridge Amish SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–9 | 3.3 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Calvary Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | PK–12 | 4.7 mi | 41 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Penns Manor Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $22,934NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Penns Manor Area EL Sch is listed in Penns Manor Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Penns Manor Area EL Sch
Penns Manor Area EL Sch is a public elementary school in Clymer, PA, part of Penns Manor Area Sd, serving approximately 319 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,128 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Penns Manor Area EL Sch
What grades does Penns Manor Area EL Sch serve?
Penns Manor Area EL Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Penns Manor Area EL Sch?
Penns Manor Area EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 319 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Penns Manor Area EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Penns Manor Area EL Sch is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Penns Manor Area EL Sch rank in PA?
Penns Manor Area EL Sch ranks #1,128 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Penns Manor Area EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Penns Manor Area EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Penns Manor Area EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Penns Manor Area EL Sch has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Penns Manor Area EL Sch a charter school?
No, Penns Manor Area EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Penns Manor Area EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Penns Manor Area EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Penns Manor Area EL Sch?
60.8% of students at Penns Manor Area 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 319
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Indiana County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.1%
- Phone
- (724) 254-2666
- Area population (ZIP 15728)
- 3,468
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 15728; 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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