Excellent
#319 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 11% in state
Slippery Rock Area EL Sch
Elementary School · Slippery Rock Area Sd · Slippery Rock, PA
A Slippery Rock Area Sd elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
470 N Main St, Slippery Rock, PA 16057
- Math 66% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 72% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Slippery Rock Area EL Sch score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 69% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (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
49.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Slippery Rock Area 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average428/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Slippery Rock), 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
$56,285
Median home value
$242,200
Median rent
$858/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
55%
Poverty rate
20.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16057; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Slippery Rock Area SD
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moraine EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | Not available | 341 | 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.
Slippery Rock Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,684NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Slippery Rock Area EL Sch is listed in Slippery Rock Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Slippery Rock Area EL Sch
Slippery Rock Area EL Sch is a public elementary school in Slippery Rock, PA, part of Slippery Rock Area Sd, serving approximately 443 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #319 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Slippery Rock Area EL Sch
What grades does Slippery Rock Area EL Sch serve?
Slippery Rock Area EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Slippery Rock Area EL Sch?
Slippery Rock Area EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 443 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Slippery Rock Area EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Slippery Rock Area EL Sch is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Slippery Rock Area EL Sch rank in PA?
Slippery Rock Area EL Sch ranks #319 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Slippery Rock Area EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Slippery Rock Area EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Slippery Rock Area EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Slippery Rock Area EL Sch has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Slippery Rock Area EL Sch a charter school?
No, Slippery Rock Area EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Slippery Rock Area EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Slippery Rock Area EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Slippery Rock Area EL Sch?
49.2% of students at Slippery Rock Area 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
- 443
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Butler County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.8%
- Phone
- (724) 794-2960
- Area population (ZIP 16057)
- 15,264
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 26.4
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 16057; 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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