Needs Improvement
#2590 of 2,846 schools in PA
Rommelt EL Sch
Middle School · South Williamsport Area Sd · South Williamsport, PA
A South Williamsport Area Sd middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
515 West Central Avenue, South Williamsport, PA 17702
- Math 35% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rommelt EL Sch score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 44% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rommelt 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average698/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Williamsport), 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
$70,514
Median home value
$193,500
Median rent
$935/mo
College educated
22.9%
Homeownership
74.4%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17702; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Neumann Regional AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 206 | Compare → |
| Curtin Intrmd SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 4–6 | 1.6 mi | 539 | Compare → |
| Loyalsock Twp MSEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 344 | Compare → |
| Lycoming Valley Intrmd SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 4–6 | 4.1 mi | 564 | 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.
South Williamsport Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,105NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rommelt EL Sch is listed in South Williamsport Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rommelt EL Sch
Rommelt EL Sch is a public middle school in South Williamsport, PA, part of South Williamsport Area Sd, serving approximately 192 students in grades 5th-6th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,590 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rommelt EL Sch
What grades does Rommelt EL Sch serve?
Rommelt EL Sch serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Rommelt EL Sch?
Rommelt EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 192 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rommelt EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Rommelt EL Sch is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rommelt EL Sch rank in PA?
Rommelt EL Sch ranks #2,590 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Rommelt EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Rommelt EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Rommelt EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rommelt EL Sch has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Rommelt EL Sch a charter school?
No, Rommelt EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rommelt EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Rommelt EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rommelt EL Sch?
59.9% of students at Rommelt 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 192
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Lycoming County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.4%
- Phone
- (570) 320-4470
- Area population (ZIP 17702)
- 10,506
- Area average commute
- 18.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
Official sources & links
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 17702; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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