Rockhill EL Sch

Rockhill EL Sch is a public elementary school in Rockhill Furnace, PA, part of the Southern Huntingdon County SD. The school serves approximately 153 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 9.6:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6/10, placing it in the 93.3th percentile among PA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 48% proficiency in math, 2 points above the state average and 57% in reading/language arts, 4 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (10.0/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $74,375, where 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 153 students, Rockhill EL Sch is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.6:1, Rockhill EL Sch offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Rockhill EL Sch may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.