Very Good
#730 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 26% in state
Vision Academy Cs
Elementary School · Vision Academy Cs · Lansdowne, PA
A charter elementary school in Lansdowne, PA where students score 41 points below what's typical for similar communities.
716 Emerson Avenue East, Lansdowne, PA 19050
- Math 28% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vision Academy Cs score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 74%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2015–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Vision Academy Cs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,752/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lansdowne), 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
$62,517
Median home value
$188,700
Median rent
$1,166/mo
College educated
30.4%
Homeownership
62.6%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19050; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Lansdowne EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–6 | 0.2 mi | 286 | Compare → |
| Stonehurst Hills EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | 1–5 | 0.4 mi | 471 | Compare → |
| Lansdowne Friends SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Ss. Cyril & Philomena SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 166 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Vision Academy Cs
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,802NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Vision Academy Cs is listed in Vision Academy CS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vision Academy Cs
Vision Academy Cs is a public elementary school in Lansdowne, PA, part of Vision Academy Cs, serving approximately 529 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #730 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vision Academy Cs
What grades does Vision Academy Cs serve?
Vision Academy Cs serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Vision Academy Cs?
Vision Academy Cs has an enrollment of approximately 529 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vision Academy Cs?
The student-teacher ratio at Vision Academy Cs is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vision Academy Cs rank in PA?
Vision Academy Cs ranks #730 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Vision Academy Cs's MySchoolScout rating?
Vision Academy Cs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Vision Academy Cs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vision Academy Cs has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Vision Academy Cs a charter school?
Yes, Vision Academy Cs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Vision Academy Cs a Title I school?
No, Vision Academy Cs is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 529
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.0%
- Phone
- (484) 466-2124
- Area population (ZIP 19050)
- 28,819
- Area average commute
- 33.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
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 19050; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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