Excellent
#353 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 12% in state
Saegertown EL Sch
Elementary School · Penncrest Sd · Saegertown, PA
A Penncrest Sd elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
18741 State Highway 198, Saegertown, PA 16433
- Math 53% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Saegertown EL Sch score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 60% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.9%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Saegertown 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,289
Median home value
$173,300
Median rent
$721/mo
College educated
24.1%
Homeownership
84.5%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16433; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learning Center K-8 SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–8 | 4.4 mi | 84 | Compare → |
| Cambridge Springs EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–6 | Not available | 382 | Compare → |
| Maplewood EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–6 | Not available | 454 | 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.
Penncrest Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $19,636NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Saegertown EL Sch is listed in Penncrest SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Saegertown EL Sch
Saegertown EL Sch is a public elementary school in Saegertown, PA, part of Penncrest Sd, serving approximately 410 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #353 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Saegertown EL Sch
What grades does Saegertown EL Sch serve?
Saegertown EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Saegertown EL Sch?
Saegertown EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 410 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saegertown EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Saegertown EL Sch is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Saegertown EL Sch rank in PA?
Saegertown EL Sch ranks #353 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Saegertown EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Saegertown EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Saegertown EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Saegertown EL Sch has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Saegertown EL Sch a charter school?
No, Saegertown EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Saegertown EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Saegertown EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Saegertown EL Sch?
43.9% of students at Saegertown 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 410
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Crawford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.1%
- Phone
- (814) 337-1611
- Area population (ZIP 16433)
- 4,935
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
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 16433; 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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