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#496 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 17% in state

Scenic Hills EL Sch

Elementary School · Springfield Sd · Springfield, PA

A Springfield Sd elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

235 Hillview Dr, Springfield, PA 19064

  • Math 79% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 81% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency79.1% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency81.1% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+27.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+25.3 pts
Overall Proficiency80% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)67% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+13.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
Resources & Environment5.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
District spending per student$15,241
Chronic Absenteeism5.9%

Students at Scenic Hills EL Sch score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency79%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency81%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 80% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
96%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
96%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
91%
ELA
86%
2014
Math
64%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
81%
2016
Math
70%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
73%
ELA
84%
2018
Math
74%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
74%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
59%
ELA
80%
2021*
Math
59%
ELA
80%
2022
Math
75%
ELA
84%
2024
Math
79%
ELA
81%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 84% (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

16.9%

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 Scenic Hills 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$132,230

Median home value

$389,600

Median rent

$1,511/mo

College educated

47.8%

Homeownership

94%

Poverty rate

3.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19064; 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
Holy Cross SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2privatePK–80.8 mi230Compare →
St Francis of Assisi SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–80.9 mi197Compare →
Westbrook Park EL SchEnrollment path unverified3.8K–51.0 mi492Compare →
St Dorothy SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–81.2 mi329Compare →

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.

Springfield Sd

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$15,241NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Scenic Hills EL Sch is listed in Springfield SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Scenic Hills EL Sch

Scenic Hills EL Sch is a public elementary school in Springfield, PA, part of Springfield Sd, serving approximately 682 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #496 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Scenic Hills EL Sch

What grades does Scenic Hills EL Sch serve?

Scenic Hills EL Sch serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.

How many students attend Scenic Hills EL Sch?

Scenic Hills EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 682 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Scenic Hills EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Scenic Hills EL Sch is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Scenic Hills EL Sch rank in PA?

Scenic Hills EL Sch ranks #496 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Scenic Hills EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Scenic Hills EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Scenic Hills EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Scenic Hills EL Sch has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Scenic Hills EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Scenic Hills EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

16.9% of students at Scenic Hills 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
2nd – 5th
Enrollment
682
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Delaware County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.9%
Area population (ZIP 19064)
25,137
Area average commute
27.7 min
Area median age
42.5
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 19064; 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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