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#834 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 29% in state

Schuylkill EL Sch

Elementary School · Phoenixville Area Sd · Phoenixville, PA

A Phoenixville Area Sd elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

290 S White Horse Rd, Phoenixville, PA 19460

  • Math 64% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 71% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63.6% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70.3% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+12.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.5 pts
Overall Proficiency67% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+4.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile73th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
District spending per student$20,115
Chronic Absenteeism6.4%

Students at Schuylkill EL Sch score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency64%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency71%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
94%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
91%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
89%
ELA
83%
2014
Math
64%
ELA
83%
2015
Math
66%
ELA
79%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
86%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
81%
2018
Math
59%
ELA
78%
2019
Math
59%
ELA
78%
2020*
Math
53%
ELA
66%
2021*
Math
53%
ELA
66%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
71%
2024
Math
64%
ELA
71%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 78% (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

27.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Schuylkill 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average527/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenixville), 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

$120,472

Median home value

$426,000

Median rent

$1,622/mo

College educated

58.3%

Homeownership

69.5%

Poverty rate

5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19460; 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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Vfkh Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–50.6 mi18Compare →
Manavon EL SchEnrollment path unverified8.02–50.7 mi497Compare →
Barkley EL SchEnrollment path unverified7.12–51.1 mi289Compare →

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.

Phoenixville Area Sd

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#4 of 6
District spending per student
$20,115NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Schuylkill EL Sch is listed in Phoenixville Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Schuylkill EL Sch

Schuylkill EL Sch is a public elementary school in Phoenixville, PA, part of Phoenixville Area Sd, serving approximately 438 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #834 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Schuylkill EL Sch

What grades does Schuylkill EL Sch serve?

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

How many students attend Schuylkill EL Sch?

Schuylkill EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 438 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Schuylkill EL Sch is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Schuylkill EL Sch rank in PA?

Schuylkill EL Sch ranks #834 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Schuylkill EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Schuylkill EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Schuylkill EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Schuylkill EL Sch has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Schuylkill EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Schuylkill EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

27.9% of students at Schuylkill 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
438
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Chester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.4%
Area population (ZIP 19460)
43,927
Area average commute
26.5 min
Area median age
38.6
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 19460; 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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