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#1826 of 2,846 schools in PA
Tinicum Sch
Elementary School · Interboro Sd · Essington, PA
An Interboro Sd elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
First & Seneca Streets, Essington, PA 19029
- Math 40% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tinicum Sch score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
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 47% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (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 42 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tinicum Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,966
Median home value
$186,300
Median rent
$1,340/mo
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
63.6%
Poverty rate
19%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19029; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwood SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 1–8 | 1.1 mi | 561 | Compare → |
| Leedom EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 281 | Compare → |
| Prospect Park SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 1–8 | 1.4 mi | 561 | Compare → |
| Delcroft SchEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–8 | 1.5 mi | 616 | 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.
Interboro Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $19,957NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tinicum Sch is listed in Interboro SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tinicum Sch
Tinicum Sch is a public elementary school in Essington, PA, part of Interboro Sd, serving approximately 319 students in grades 1st-8th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,826 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tinicum Sch
What grades does Tinicum Sch serve?
Tinicum Sch serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend Tinicum Sch?
Tinicum Sch has an enrollment of approximately 319 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tinicum Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Tinicum Sch is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tinicum Sch rank in PA?
Tinicum Sch ranks #1,826 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Tinicum Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Tinicum 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 Tinicum Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tinicum Sch has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Tinicum Sch a charter school?
No, Tinicum Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tinicum Sch a Title I school?
No, Tinicum Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tinicum Sch?
57.4% of students at Tinicum 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
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 319
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.4%
- Phone
- (610) 521-4450
- Area population (ZIP 19029)
- 3,970
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 19029; 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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