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#1873 of 2,846 schools in PA
Prospect Park Sch
Elementary School · Interboro Sd · Prospect Park, PA
An Interboro Sd elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10th & Pennsylvania Avenues, Prospect Park, PA 19076
- Math 35% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 58% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Prospect Park Sch score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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 42 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Prospect Park 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 80Very Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated960/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Prospect Park), 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
$65,238
Median home value
$239,300
Median rent
$1,154/mo
College educated
23.2%
Homeownership
57.4%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19076; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwood SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 1–8 | 0.5 mi | 561 | Compare → |
| Leedom EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 281 | Compare → |
| Amosland EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 448 | Compare → |
| St James Regional Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 269 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Interboro Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $19,957NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prospect Park Sch is listed in Interboro SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prospect Park Sch
Prospect Park Sch is a public elementary school in Prospect Park, PA, part of Interboro Sd, serving approximately 561 students in grades 1st-8th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,873 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prospect Park Sch
What grades does Prospect Park Sch serve?
Prospect Park Sch serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend Prospect Park Sch?
Prospect Park Sch has an enrollment of approximately 561 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prospect Park Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Prospect Park Sch is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prospect Park Sch rank in PA?
Prospect Park Sch ranks #1,873 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Prospect Park Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Prospect Park Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Prospect Park Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prospect Park Sch has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Prospect Park Sch a charter school?
No, Prospect Park Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prospect Park Sch a Title I school?
No, Prospect Park Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prospect Park Sch?
54.7% of students at Prospect Park 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
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 561
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.0%
- Phone
- (610) 237-6420
- Area population (ZIP 19076)
- 6,411
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 19076; 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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