Very Good
#540 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 19% in state
Upper Allen EL Sch
Elementary School · Mechanicsburg Area Sd · Mechanicsburg, PA
A Mechanicsburg Area Sd elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1790 S Market St, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
- Math 70% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 80% vs PA 55% (2024)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Upper Allen EL Sch score 75% proficient, which is above 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 21 points since 2020, reaching 75% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (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 32 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.1%
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.
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Where Upper Allen 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,345/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mechanicsburg), 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
$95,542
Median home value
$266,400
Median rent
$1,320/mo
College educated
47.2%
Homeownership
70.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17055; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherdstown EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 1–3 | 0.1 mi | 278 | Compare → |
| Broad Street EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 1–3 | 2.1 mi | 219 | Compare → |
| Rossmoyne EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 2.6 mi | 476 | Compare → |
| Northside EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 1–3 | 2.7 mi | 218 | 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.
Mechanicsburg Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $16,315NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Upper Allen EL Sch is listed in Mechanicsburg Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Upper Allen EL Sch
Upper Allen EL Sch is a public elementary school in Mechanicsburg, PA, part of Mechanicsburg Area Sd, serving approximately 299 students in grades 1st-3rd with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #540 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Upper Allen EL Sch
What grades does Upper Allen EL Sch serve?
Upper Allen EL Sch serves students in grades 1st through 3rd.
How many students attend Upper Allen EL Sch?
Upper Allen EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 299 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upper Allen EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Upper Allen EL Sch is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Upper Allen EL Sch rank in PA?
Upper Allen EL Sch ranks #540 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Upper Allen EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Upper Allen EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Upper Allen EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Upper Allen EL Sch has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Upper Allen EL Sch a charter school?
No, Upper Allen EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Upper Allen EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Upper Allen EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Upper Allen EL Sch?
36.1% of students at Upper Allen 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
- 1st – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 299
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.4%
- Phone
- (717) 691-4594
- Area population (ZIP 17055)
- 41,416
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 17055; 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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