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#1132 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 40% in state
Shade Gap EL Sch
Elementary School · Southern Huntingdon County Sd · Shade Gap, PA
A Southern Huntingdon County Sd elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
22251 Shade Valley Road, Shade Gap, PA 17255
- Math 46% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shade Gap EL Sch score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 49% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.7%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Shade Gap 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,667
Median home value
$143,800
Median rent
$833/mo
College educated
8.1%
Homeownership
91.5%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17255; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockhill EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 4.4 mi | 153 | Compare → |
| Spring Farms EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | Not available | 162 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Southern Huntingdon County Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,392NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shade Gap EL Sch is listed in Southern Huntingdon County SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shade Gap EL Sch
Shade Gap EL Sch is a public elementary school in Shade Gap, PA, part of Southern Huntingdon County Sd, serving approximately 105 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,132 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shade Gap EL Sch
What grades does Shade Gap EL Sch serve?
Shade Gap EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Shade Gap EL Sch?
Shade Gap EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 105 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shade Gap EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Shade Gap EL Sch is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shade Gap EL Sch rank in PA?
Shade Gap EL Sch ranks #1,132 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Shade Gap EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Shade Gap EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Shade Gap EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shade Gap EL Sch has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Shade Gap EL Sch a charter school?
No, Shade Gap EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shade Gap EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Shade Gap EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shade Gap EL Sch?
45.7% of students at Shade Gap 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
- 105
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Huntingdon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.0%
- Phone
- (814) 447-5529
- Area population (ZIP 17255)
- 1,034
- Area average commute
- 43.6 min
- Area median age
- 49.1
Official sources & links
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 17255; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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