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#1492 of 2,846 schools in PA
Priestley Sch
Elementary School · Shikellamy Sd · Northumberland, PA
A Shikellamy Sd elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
423 Cannery Rd, Northumberland, PA 17857
- Math 47% proficient (2021)
- Reading 57% proficient (2021)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Priestley Sch score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 52% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
102.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Priestley 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,284/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Northumberland), 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
$64,306
Median home value
$191,800
Median rent
$948/mo
College educated
23.6%
Homeownership
74.8%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17857; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 283 | Compare → |
| Oaklyn SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–2 | 4.1 mi | 372 | Compare → |
| Victory Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–11 | 4.5 mi | 11 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Shikellamy Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,691NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Priestley Sch is listed in Shikellamy SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Priestley Sch
Priestley Sch is a public elementary school in Northumberland, PA, part of Shikellamy Sd, serving approximately 239 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,492 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Priestley Sch
What grades does Priestley Sch serve?
Priestley Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Priestley Sch?
Priestley Sch has an enrollment of approximately 239 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Priestley Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Priestley Sch is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Priestley Sch rank in PA?
Priestley Sch ranks #1,492 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Priestley Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Priestley Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Priestley Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Priestley Sch has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Priestley Sch a charter school?
No, Priestley Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Priestley Sch a Title I school?
No, Priestley Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Priestley Sch?
102.5% of students at Priestley 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 239
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Northumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.0%
- Phone
- (570) 473-3261
- Area population (ZIP 17857)
- 7,682
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 48.7
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 17857; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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