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#663 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 23% in state

Seylar EL Sch

Elementary School · Pennridge Sd · Perkasie, PA

A Pennridge Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

820 Callowhill Rd, Perkasie, PA 18944

  • Math 65% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 65% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64.1% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.6% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+12.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.8 pts
Overall Proficiency64% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)67% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-2.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$19,724
Chronic Absenteeism10.2%

Students at Seylar EL Sch score 64% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency65%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency65%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 20 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 65% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
93%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
59%
ELA
76%
2015
Math
69%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
73%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
66%
ELA
76%
2018
Math
71%
ELA
80%
2019
Math
71%
ELA
80%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
59%
ELA
69%
2024
Math
65%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (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

16.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Seylar 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated708/100K

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

$133,131

Median home value

$411,200

Median rent

$1,383/mo

College educated

44.3%

Homeownership

81.5%

Poverty rate

3.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18944; 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
Pennridge Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.1 mi3Compare →
Grasse EL SchEnrollment path unverified8.4K–52.1 mi382Compare →
Explore and Learn ChildcarePrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K2.4 mi5Compare →
Patricia a Guth EL SchEnrollment path unverified6.5K–52.5 mi480Compare →

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.

Pennridge Sd

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#5 of 11
District spending per student
$19,724NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Seylar EL Sch is listed in Pennridge SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Seylar EL Sch

Seylar EL Sch is a public elementary school in Perkasie, PA, part of Pennridge Sd, serving approximately 392 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #663 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Seylar EL Sch

What grades does Seylar EL Sch serve?

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

How many students attend Seylar EL Sch?

Seylar EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 392 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Seylar EL Sch is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Seylar EL Sch rank in PA?

Seylar EL Sch ranks #663 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Seylar EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Seylar EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Seylar EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Seylar EL Sch has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Seylar EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Seylar EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

16.3% of students at Seylar 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
392
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bucks County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.2%
Area population (ZIP 18944)
27,405
Area average commute
31.4 min
Area median age
40.3
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 18944; 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

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