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#2357 of 2,846 schools in PA

Victory EL Sch

Elementary School · Franklin Area Sd · Harrisville, PA

A Franklin Area Sd elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1819 Georgetown Rd, Harrisville, PA 16038

  • Math 20% vs PA 44% (2024)
  • Reading 34% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19.8% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.2% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-31.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-21.6 pts
Overall Proficiency27% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-6.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.2:1
District spending per student$18,039
Chronic Absenteeism20.4%

Students at Victory EL Sch score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency20%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
44%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency34%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2020, to 27% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
26%
ELA
24%
2024
Math
20%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

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 Victory 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$74,868

Median home value

$175,900

Median rent

$885/mo

College educated

15.6%

Homeownership

77.9%

Poverty rate

6.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16038; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 in Franklin Area SD

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Central EL SchEnrollment path unverified5.1K–6Not available398Compare →
Sandycreek EL SchEnrollment path unverified6.2K–6Not available306Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Franklin Area Sd

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$18,039NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Victory EL Sch is listed in Franklin Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Victory EL Sch

Victory EL Sch is a public elementary school in Harrisville, PA, part of Franklin Area Sd, serving approximately 211 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,357 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Victory EL Sch

What grades does Victory EL Sch serve?

Victory EL Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Victory EL Sch?

Victory EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 211 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Victory EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Victory EL Sch is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Victory EL Sch rank in PA?

Victory EL Sch ranks #2,357 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Victory EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Victory EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Victory EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Victory EL Sch has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Victory EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Victory EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at Victory 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 – 6th
Enrollment
211
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Venango County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.4%
Area population (ZIP 16038)
3,213
Area average commute
26.1 min
Area median age
47.5
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 16038; 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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