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#1690 of 2,846 schools in PA
Tyrone Area EL Sch
Elementary School · Tyrone Area Sd · Tyrone, PA
A Tyrone Area Sd elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
601 Clay Avenue, Tyrone, PA 16686
- Math 45% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tyrone Area EL Sch score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 50% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tyrone 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,420/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tyrone), 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
$65,641
Median home value
$166,500
Median rent
$806/mo
College educated
20.5%
Homeownership
73%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16686; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 21 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Tyrone Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,976NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tyrone Area EL Sch is listed in Tyrone Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tyrone Area EL Sch
Tyrone Area EL Sch is a public elementary school in Tyrone, PA, part of Tyrone Area Sd, serving approximately 668 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,690 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tyrone Area EL Sch
What grades does Tyrone Area EL Sch serve?
Tyrone Area EL Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Tyrone Area EL Sch?
Tyrone Area EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 668 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tyrone Area EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Tyrone Area EL Sch is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tyrone Area EL Sch rank in PA?
Tyrone Area EL Sch ranks #1,690 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Tyrone Area EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Tyrone Area EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Tyrone Area EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tyrone Area EL Sch has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Tyrone Area EL Sch a charter school?
No, Tyrone Area EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tyrone Area EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Tyrone Area EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tyrone Area EL Sch?
61.8% of students at Tyrone 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 668
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Blair County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.7%
- Phone
- (814) 684-1342
- Area population (ZIP 16686)
- 13,000
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
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 16686; 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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