Very Good
#802 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 28% in state
Shannock Valley EL Sch
Elementary School · Armstrong Sd · Rural Valley, PA
An Armstrong Sd elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
210 Cowanshannock Avenue, Rural Valley, PA 16249
- Math 58% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 60% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shannock Valley EL Sch score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Shannock Valley 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 Pittsburgh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,042
Median home value
$154,900
Median rent
$1,026/mo
College educated
17.9%
Homeownership
79.8%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16249; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Armstrong SD
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–6 | Not available | 194 | Compare → |
| Elderton EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–6 | Not available | 207 | Compare → |
| Lenape EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–6 | Not available | 696 | Compare → |
| West Hills Primary SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–3 | Not available | 537 | 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.
Armstrong Sd
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $19,010NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shannock Valley EL Sch is listed in Armstrong SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shannock Valley EL Sch
Shannock Valley EL Sch is a public elementary school in Rural Valley, PA, part of Armstrong Sd, serving approximately 336 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #802 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shannock Valley EL Sch
What grades does Shannock Valley EL Sch serve?
Shannock Valley EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Shannock Valley EL Sch?
Shannock Valley EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 336 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shannock Valley EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Shannock Valley EL Sch is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shannock Valley EL Sch rank in PA?
Shannock Valley EL Sch ranks #802 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Shannock Valley EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Shannock Valley 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 Shannock Valley EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shannock Valley EL Sch has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Shannock Valley EL Sch a charter school?
No, Shannock Valley EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shannock Valley EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Shannock Valley EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shannock Valley EL Sch?
100.0% of students at Shannock Valley 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 336
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Armstrong County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.7%
- Phone
- (724) 783-6991
- Area population (ZIP 16249)
- 1,757
- Area average commute
- 34.2 min
- Area median age
- 50.7
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 16249; 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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