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#1639 of 2,846 schools in PA
South St Marys Street EL Sch
Elementary School · Saint Marys Area Sd · Saint Marys, PA
A Saint Marys Area Sd elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
370 S Saint Marys St, Saint Marys, PA 15857
- Math 51% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South St Marys Street EL Sch score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 55% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where South St Marys Street 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,894
Median home value
$144,600
Median rent
$756/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
76%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15857; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys Catholic Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 228 | Compare → |
| Fox Twp EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 4.8 mi | 248 | Compare → |
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Saint Marys Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,770NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
South St Marys Street EL Sch is listed in Saint Marys Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South St Marys Street EL Sch
South St Marys Street EL Sch is a public elementary school in Saint Marys, PA, part of Saint Marys Area Sd, serving approximately 567 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,639 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South St Marys Street EL Sch
What grades does South St Marys Street EL Sch serve?
South St Marys Street EL Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend South St Marys Street EL Sch?
South St Marys Street EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 567 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South St Marys Street EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at South St Marys Street EL Sch is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South St Marys Street EL Sch rank in PA?
South St Marys Street EL Sch ranks #1,639 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is South St Marys Street EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
South St Marys Street EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 St Marys Street EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South St Marys Street EL Sch has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is South St Marys Street EL Sch a charter school?
No, South St Marys Street EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South St Marys Street EL Sch a Title I school?
No, South St Marys Street EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South St Marys Street EL Sch?
100.0% of students at South St Marys Street 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
- 567
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Elk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.2%
- Phone
- (814) 834-3021
- Area population (ZIP 15857)
- 12,825
- Area average commute
- 13.3 min
- Area median age
- 49.8
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 15857; 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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