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#1567 of 2,846 schools in PA
Perry Lower Intrmd Sch
Elementary School · Ellwood City Area Sd · Ellwood City, PA
An Ellwood City Area Sd elementary school serving grades 3rd – 4th.
619 Portersville Rd., Ellwood City, PA 16117
- Math 50% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Perry Lower Intrmd Sch score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2011–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Perry Lower Intrmd Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated906/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ellwood City), 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
$69,982
Median home value
$143,000
Median rent
$856/mo
College educated
24.5%
Homeownership
77.7%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16117; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 646 | 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.
Ellwood City Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,925NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Perry Lower Intrmd Sch is listed in Ellwood City Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Perry Lower Intrmd Sch
Perry Lower Intrmd Sch is a public elementary school in Ellwood City, PA, part of Ellwood City Area Sd, serving approximately 236 students in grades 3rd-4th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,567 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Perry Lower Intrmd Sch
What grades does Perry Lower Intrmd Sch serve?
Perry Lower Intrmd Sch serves students in grades 3rd through 4th.
How many students attend Perry Lower Intrmd Sch?
Perry Lower Intrmd Sch has an enrollment of approximately 236 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perry Lower Intrmd Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Perry Lower Intrmd Sch is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Perry Lower Intrmd Sch rank in PA?
Perry Lower Intrmd Sch ranks #1,567 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Perry Lower Intrmd Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Perry Lower Intrmd Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Perry Lower Intrmd Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Perry Lower Intrmd Sch has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Perry Lower Intrmd Sch a charter school?
No, Perry Lower Intrmd Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Perry Lower Intrmd Sch a Title I school?
No, Perry Lower Intrmd Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Perry Lower Intrmd Sch?
55.9% of students at Perry Lower 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
- 236
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Lawrence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.3%
- Phone
- (724) 758-9458
- Area population (ZIP 16117)
- 16,013
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 48.2
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 16117; 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, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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