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#2785 of 2,846 schools in PA

Reeceville EL Sch

Elementary School · Coatesville Area Sd · Coatesville, PA

A Coatesville Area Sd elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

248 Reeceville Rd, Coatesville, PA 19320

  • Math 18% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 24% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.3Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18.8% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23.1% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-32.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-32.7 pts
Overall Proficiency21% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-12.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
District spending per student$18,694
Chronic Absenteeism42.9%

Students at Reeceville EL Sch score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency18%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency24%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 54 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 21% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
68%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
64%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
58%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
23%
2024
Math
18%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 39% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Reeceville 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,459/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Coatesville), 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

$88,852

Median home value

$302,700

Median rent

$1,427/mo

College educated

31.4%

Homeownership

73.2%

Poverty rate

10%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19320; 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Caln EL SchEnrollment path unverified3.5K–52.4 mi453Compare →
Pope John Paul II Regional Catholic Elem SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3privateK–82.5 mi441Compare →
Brandywine-wallace EL SchEnrollment path unverified8.6K–53.0 mi475Compare →
Rainbow EL SchEnrollment path unverified3.5K–53.6 mi688Compare →

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.

Coatesville Area Sd

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#9 of 9
District spending per student
$18,694NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Reeceville EL Sch is listed in Coatesville Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Reeceville EL Sch

Reeceville EL Sch is a public elementary school in Coatesville, PA, part of Coatesville Area Sd, serving approximately 361 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,785 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Reeceville EL Sch

What grades does Reeceville EL Sch serve?

Reeceville EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Reeceville EL Sch?

Reeceville EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 361 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Reeceville EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Reeceville EL Sch is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Reeceville EL Sch rank in PA?

Reeceville EL Sch ranks #2,785 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Reeceville EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Reeceville EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 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 Reeceville EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Reeceville EL Sch has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Reeceville EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Reeceville EL Sch a Title I school?

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

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Reeceville EL Sch?

100.0% of students at Reeceville 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
361
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Chester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.9%
Area population (ZIP 19320)
55,671
Area average commute
29.4 min
Area median age
40.6
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 19320; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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