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#1215 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 43% in state

Shohola EL Sch

Elementary School · Delaware Valley Sd · Shohola, PA

A Delaware Valley Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

940 Twin Lakes Road, Shohola, PA 18458

  • Math 51% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 66% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.31 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50.8% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66.1% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-0.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10.3 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+0.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
District spending per student$20,145
Chronic Absenteeism17.2%

Students at Shohola EL Sch score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency51%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency66%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 59% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
96%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
95%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
81%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
83%
2017
Math
61%
ELA
83%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
81%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
81%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
65%
ELA
77%
2024
Math
51%
ELA
66%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 80% (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

39.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Shohola 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$87,857

Median home value

$262,800

Median rent

$1,320/mo

College educated

27.9%

Homeownership

92.4%

Poverty rate

3.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18458; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 in Delaware Valley SD

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Delaware Valley EL SchEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–5Not available493Compare →
Dingman-delaware EL SchEnrollment path unverified6.43–5Not available487Compare →
Dingman-delaware Primary SchEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–2Not available487Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Delaware Valley Sd

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#2 of 7
District spending per student
$20,145NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Shohola EL Sch is listed in Delaware Valley SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Shohola EL Sch

Shohola EL Sch is a public elementary school in Shohola, PA, part of Delaware Valley Sd, serving approximately 401 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,215 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Shohola EL Sch

What grades does Shohola EL Sch serve?

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

How many students attend Shohola EL Sch?

Shohola EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 401 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Shohola EL Sch is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Shohola EL Sch rank in PA?

Shohola EL Sch ranks #1,215 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Shohola EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Shohola EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Shohola EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Shohola EL Sch has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Shohola EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Shohola EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

39.7% of students at Shohola 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
401
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Pike County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.2%
Area population (ZIP 18458)
3,576
Area average commute
42 min
Area median age
50
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 18458; 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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