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#19 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 1% in state

Veterans Memorial EL Sch

Elementary School · Parkland Sd · Breinigsville, PA

A Parkland Sd elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

250 Twin Ponds Rd, Breinigsville, PA 18031

  • Math 75% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 75% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data4
Annual Change+1.02 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2024
TrendImproving
Academics9.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency75.1% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency75.1% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+23.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+19.3 pts
Overall Proficiency75% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+15.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
District spending per student$18,910
Chronic Absenteeism7.5%

Students at Veterans Memorial EL Sch score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency75%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency75%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 75% across the 5-year record (2020–2024).

Show all 4 years by subject
2020*
Math
69%
ELA
74%
2021*
Math
69%
ELA
74%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2024
Math
75%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 14 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

35%

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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The neighborhood

Where Veterans Memorial 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 23Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$107,807

Median home value

$358,900

Median rent

$1,886/mo

College educated

50.3%

Homeownership

75.9%

Poverty rate

4.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18031; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Fogelsville SchEnrollment path unverified8.8K–51.5 mi503Compare →
Goddard SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK1.5 mi18Compare →
Cetronia SchEnrollment path unverified8.9K–5Not available483Compare →

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.

Parkland Sd

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#2 of 12
District spending per student
$18,910NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Veterans Memorial EL Sch is listed in Parkland SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Veterans Memorial EL Sch

Veterans Memorial EL Sch is a public elementary school in Breinigsville, PA, part of Parkland Sd, serving approximately 483 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #19 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Veterans Memorial EL Sch

What grades does Veterans Memorial EL Sch serve?

Veterans Memorial EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Veterans Memorial EL Sch?

Veterans Memorial EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 483 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Veterans Memorial EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Veterans Memorial EL Sch is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Veterans Memorial EL Sch rank in PA?

Veterans Memorial EL Sch ranks #19 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Veterans Memorial EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Veterans Memorial EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Veterans Memorial EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Veterans Memorial EL Sch has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).

Is Veterans Memorial EL Sch a charter school?

No, Veterans Memorial EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Veterans Memorial EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Veterans Memorial EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Veterans Memorial EL Sch?

35.0% of students at Veterans Memorial 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 – 5th
Enrollment
483
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Lehigh County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.5%
Area population (ZIP 18031)
12,031
Area average commute
25.2 min
Area median age
39.5
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 18031; 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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