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Scotland EL Sch

Elementary School · Chambersburg Area Sd · Chambersburg, PA

A Chambersburg Area Sd elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3832 Scotland Main St, Chambersburg, PA 17202

  • Math 39% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 53% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.51 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39.4% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52.8% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-12.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+12.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$14,924
Chronic Absenteeism12.1%

Students at Scotland EL Sch score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency39%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency53%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 36 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 46% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
74%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
69%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
69%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
36%
ELA
50%
2024
Math
39%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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

99.3%

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 Scotland 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 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,236/100K

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

$94,366

Median home value

$257,700

Median rent

$1,094/mo

College educated

26.9%

Homeownership

80.4%

Poverty rate

5.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17202; 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
Providence Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–100.5 mi18Compare →
Grandview EL SchEnrollment path unverified4.2K–52.4 mi293Compare →
Montessori Academy of ChambersburgPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–82.4 mi64Compare →
Merakey Education CenterPrivate · tuitionNot rated3–122.7 mi11Compare →

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.

Chambersburg Area Sd

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#11 of 17
District spending per student
$14,924NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Scotland EL Sch

Scotland EL Sch is a public elementary school in Chambersburg, PA, part of Chambersburg Area Sd, serving approximately 438 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,769 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Scotland EL Sch

What grades does Scotland EL Sch serve?

Scotland EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Scotland EL Sch?

Scotland EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 438 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Scotland EL Sch is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Scotland EL Sch rank in PA?

Scotland EL Sch ranks #1,769 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Scotland EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Scotland EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Scotland EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Scotland EL Sch has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Scotland EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Scotland EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

99.3% of students at Scotland 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 – 5th
Enrollment
438
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Franklin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.1%
Area population (ZIP 17202)
32,772
Area average commute
23.5 min
Area median age
41.5
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 17202; 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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