Excellent
#137 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 5% in state
Pickering Valley EL Sch
Elementary School · Downingtown Area Sd · Chester Springs, PA
A Downingtown Area Sd elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
121 Byers Rd, Chester Springs, PA 19425
- Math 81% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 84% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pickering Valley EL Sch score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 83% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 90% (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
8.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pickering Valley 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. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$210,227
Median home value
$621,700
Median rent
$2,460/mo
College educated
78.2%
Homeownership
90.3%
Poverty rate
1.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19425; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Shamona Creek EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 515 | Compare → |
| Insight Pa Cyber CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 3,588 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Downingtown Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #2 of 16
- District spending per student
- $17,308NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pickering Valley EL Sch is listed in Downingtown Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pickering Valley EL Sch
Pickering Valley EL Sch is a public elementary school in Chester Springs, PA, part of Downingtown Area Sd, serving approximately 457 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #137 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pickering Valley EL Sch
What grades does Pickering Valley EL Sch serve?
Pickering Valley EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Pickering Valley EL Sch?
Pickering Valley EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 457 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pickering Valley EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Pickering Valley EL Sch is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pickering Valley EL Sch rank in PA?
Pickering Valley EL Sch ranks #137 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Pickering Valley EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Pickering Valley EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Pickering Valley EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pickering Valley EL Sch has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pickering Valley EL Sch a charter school?
No, Pickering Valley EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pickering Valley EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Pickering Valley EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pickering Valley EL Sch?
8.3% of students at Pickering Valley 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 457
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Chester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.6%
- Phone
- (610) 458-5324
- Area population (ZIP 19425)
- 17,071
- Area average commute
- 31.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 19425; 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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