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#1190 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 42% in state
Southern EL Sch
Elementary School · Southern York County Sd · Glen Rock, PA
A Southern York County Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
3280 Fissels Church Rd PO Box 128, Glen Rock, PA 17327
- Math 62% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 64% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southern EL Sch score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 63% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Southern 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$100,298
Median home value
$306,100
Median rent
$1,165/mo
College educated
28.5%
Homeownership
73.8%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17327; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–6 | 1.6 mi | 380 | Compare → |
| St John the Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–6 | 3.1 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| Shrewsbury EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–6 | 3.3 mi | 487 | Compare → |
| Shrewsbury Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 4.2 mi | 80 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Southern York County Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,659NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southern EL Sch is listed in Southern York County SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southern EL Sch
Southern EL Sch is a public elementary school in Glen Rock, PA, part of Southern York County Sd, serving approximately 552 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,190 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southern EL Sch
What grades does Southern EL Sch serve?
Southern EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Southern EL Sch?
Southern EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 552 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern EL Sch is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southern EL Sch rank in PA?
Southern EL Sch ranks #1,190 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Southern EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Southern EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Southern EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southern EL Sch has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Southern EL Sch a charter school?
No, Southern EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southern EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Southern EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southern EL Sch?
31.2% of students at Southern 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 552
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.2%
- Phone
- (717) 235-4811
- Area population (ZIP 17327)
- 8,228
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
Official sources & links
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 17327; 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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