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#2218 of 2,846 schools in PA

Port Allegany EL Sch

Elementary School · Port Allegany Sd · Port Allegany, PA

A Port Allegany Sd elementary school where students score 39 points below what's typical for similar communities.

85 Clyde Lynch Dr, Port Allegany, PA 16743

  • Math 26% vs PA 44% (2024)
  • Reading 43% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.4Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26.2% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42.5% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-25.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.3 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)74% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-39.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
District spending per student$16,910
Chronic Absenteeism22.1%

Students at Port Allegany EL Sch score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 74%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency26%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
44%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency43%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 34 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 34% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
59%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
38%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
56%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
41%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
41%
2022
Math
24%
ELA
50%
2024
Math
26%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Port Allegany 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low147/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Port Allegany), 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

$53,846

Median home value

$116,100

Median rent

$756/mo

College educated

22.9%

Homeownership

74.1%

Poverty rate

21.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16743; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Port Allegany Sd

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$16,910NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Port Allegany EL Sch is listed in Port Allegany SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Port Allegany EL Sch

Port Allegany EL Sch is a public elementary school in Port Allegany, PA, part of Port Allegany Sd, serving approximately 506 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,218 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Port Allegany EL Sch

What grades does Port Allegany EL Sch serve?

Port Allegany EL Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Port Allegany EL Sch?

Port Allegany EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 506 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Allegany EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Port Allegany EL Sch is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Port Allegany EL Sch rank in PA?

Port Allegany EL Sch ranks #2,218 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Port Allegany EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Port Allegany EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Port Allegany EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Port Allegany EL Sch has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Port Allegany EL Sch a charter school?

No, Port Allegany EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Port Allegany EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Port Allegany EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
506
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
McKean County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.1%
Area population (ZIP 16743)
3,960
Area average commute
25.6 min
Area median age
38.7
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 16743; 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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