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#265 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 9% in state

Skippack EL Sch

Elementary School · Perkiomen Valley Sd · Collegeville, PA

A Perkiomen Valley Sd elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4081 Heckler Rd, Collegeville, PA 19426

  • Math 71% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 80% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency70.5% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency79.9% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+19 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+24.1 pts
Overall Proficiency75% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)67% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+8.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
District spending per student$20,383

Students at Skippack EL Sch score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency71%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency80%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 75% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
94%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2015
Math
66%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
84%
2017
Math
68%
ELA
83%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
85%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
85%
2020*
Math
60%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
60%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
66%
ELA
83%
2024
Math
71%
ELA
80%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 84% (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

17.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Skippack 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average696/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$151,030

Median home value

$471,200

Median rent

$1,932/mo

College educated

52.5%

Homeownership

88%

Poverty rate

3.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19426; 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
Castle AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK1.6 mi11Compare →
Evergreen EL SchEnrollment path unverified8.5K–52.3 mi492Compare →
Chesterbrook AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK2.6 mi6Compare →
South EL SchEnrollment path unverified8.5K–52.7 mi458Compare →

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.

Perkiomen Valley Sd

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#3 of 7
District spending per student
$20,383NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Skippack EL Sch

Skippack EL Sch is a public elementary school in Collegeville, PA, part of Perkiomen Valley Sd, serving approximately 562 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #265 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Skippack EL Sch

What grades does Skippack EL Sch serve?

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

How many students attend Skippack EL Sch?

Skippack EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 562 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Skippack EL Sch is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Skippack EL Sch rank in PA?

Skippack EL Sch ranks #265 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Skippack EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Skippack EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Skippack EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Skippack EL Sch has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Skippack EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Skippack EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

17.8% of students at Skippack 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
562
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Montgomery County
Area population (ZIP 19426)
43,284
Area average commute
27.6 min
Area median age
40.6
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 19426; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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