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#1847 of 2,846 schools in PA
South Side EL Sch
Elementary School · South Side Area Sd · Hookstown, PA
A South Side Area Sd elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4949 State Route 151, Hookstown, PA 15050
- Math 48% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Side EL Sch score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (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 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Side EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,969
Median home value
$216,700
Median rent
$1,331/mo
College educated
25.3%
Homeownership
92.9%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15050; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 1.8 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Pennsylvania Cyber CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.0 | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 10,361 | Compare → |
| Midland El/msEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–8 | 5.0 mi | 230 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
South Side Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $24,557NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Side EL Sch is listed in South Side Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Side EL Sch
South Side EL Sch is a public elementary school in Hookstown, PA, part of South Side Area Sd, serving approximately 432 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,847 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Side EL Sch
What grades does South Side EL Sch serve?
South Side EL Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend South Side EL Sch?
South Side EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 432 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Side EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at South Side EL Sch is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Side EL Sch rank in PA?
South Side EL Sch ranks #1,847 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is South Side EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
South Side EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 South Side EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Side EL Sch has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is South Side EL Sch a charter school?
No, South Side EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Side EL Sch a Title I school?
No, South Side EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Side EL Sch?
37.5% of students at South Side 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 432
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Beaver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.5%
- Phone
- (724) 573-9581
- Area population (ZIP 15050)
- 2,311
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 46.8
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 15050; 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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