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#2356 of 2,846 schools in PA

Resica EL Sch

Elementary School · East Stroudsburg Area Sd · East Stroudsburg, PA

An East Stroudsburg Area Sd elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1 Gravel Ridge Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302

  • Math 37% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 49% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 11:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36.6% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.3% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-14.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.5 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-10.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
District spending per student$21,522
Chronic Absenteeism19.1%

Students at Resica EL Sch score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency37%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency49%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
48%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
46%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
29%
ELA
34%
2024
Math
37%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (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

52.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Resica 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$87,044

Median home value

$219,400

Median rent

$1,238/mo

College educated

22.7%

Homeownership

86.4%

Poverty rate

11.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18302; 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
TcelcPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK1.6 mi14Compare →
Middle Smithfield EL SchEnrollment path unverified4.8K–53.1 mi412Compare →
Bushkill EL SchEnrollment path unverified4.8K–5Not available404Compare →
East Stroudsburg EL SchEnrollment path unverified6.5K–5Not available593Compare →

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.

East Stroudsburg Area Sd

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#8 of 10
District spending per student
$21,522NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Resica EL Sch is listed in East Stroudsburg Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Resica EL Sch

Resica EL Sch is a public elementary school in East Stroudsburg, PA, part of East Stroudsburg Area Sd, serving approximately 408 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,356 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Resica EL Sch

What grades does Resica EL Sch serve?

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

How many students attend Resica EL Sch?

Resica EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 408 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Resica EL Sch is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Resica EL Sch rank in PA?

Resica EL Sch ranks #2,356 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Resica EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Resica EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Resica EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Resica EL Sch has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Resica EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Resica EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

52.9% of students at Resica 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
408
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Monroe County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.1%
Area population (ZIP 18302)
17,593
Area average commute
51.1 min
Area median age
43.7
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 18302; 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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