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#604 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 21% in state

Seventh Street Sch

Elementary School · Oil City Area Sd · Oil City, PA

An Oil City Area Sd elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

102 W 7th St, Oil City, PA 16301

  • Math 41% vs PA 47% (2024)
  • Reading 52% vs PA 54% (2024)
  • 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.43 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.1% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52.1% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-10.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.7 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+14.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.1:1
District spending per student$16,608
Chronic Absenteeism13.2%

Students at Seventh Street Sch score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency41%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
47%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency52%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
54%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2012–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2024.

Show all 12 years
2012
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
44%
2024
Math
41%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

102.6%

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 Seventh Street 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 49Car-Dependent
  • Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated914/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oil City), 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

$57,368

Median home value

$84,800

Median rent

$809/mo

College educated

17.8%

Homeownership

70.6%

Poverty rate

16.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Stephen SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–60.3 mi93Compare →
Christian Life AcademyPrivate · tuition6.8privatePK–121.2 mi104Compare →
Hasson Heights SchEnrollment path unverified7.2K–41.9 mi389Compare →
Cranberry EL SchEnrollment path unverified6.2K–63.8 mi584Compare →

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.

Oil City Area Sd

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$16,608NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Seventh Street Sch is listed in Oil City Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Seventh Street Sch

Seventh Street Sch is a public elementary school in Oil City, PA, part of Oil City Area Sd, serving approximately 152 students in grades 2nd-4th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #604 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Seventh Street Sch

What grades does Seventh Street Sch serve?

Seventh Street Sch serves students in grades 2nd through 4th.

How many students attend Seventh Street Sch?

Seventh Street Sch has an enrollment of approximately 152 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Seventh Street Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Seventh Street Sch is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Seventh Street Sch rank in PA?

Seventh Street Sch ranks #604 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Seventh Street Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Seventh Street Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Seventh Street Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Seventh Street Sch has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).

Is Seventh Street Sch a charter school?

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

Is Seventh Street Sch a Title I school?

No, Seventh Street Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Seventh Street Sch?

102.6% of students at Seventh Street 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 – 4th
Enrollment
152
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Venango County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.2%
Area population (ZIP 16301)
15,067
Area average commute
22.1 min
Area median age
44.9
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 16301; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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