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#2752 of 2,846 schools in PA
Washington Intrmd Sch
Elementary School · New Castle Area Sd · New Castle, PA
A New Castle Area Sd elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
101 East Euclid Avenue, New Castle, PA 16105
- Math 29% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 30% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Washington Intrmd Sch score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (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 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Washington Intrmd Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Pittsburgh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,139/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Castle), 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
$67,256
Median home value
$175,100
Median rent
$965/mo
College educated
34.7%
Homeownership
75.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16105; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 137 | Compare → |
| Union Memorial EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 329 | Compare → |
| Neshannock Memorial EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–6 | 3.4 mi | 671 | Compare → |
| Shenango EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–6 | 3.6 mi | 509 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New Castle Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,986NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 37.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Washington Intrmd Sch is listed in New Castle Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Washington Intrmd Sch
Washington Intrmd Sch is a public elementary school in New Castle, PA, part of New Castle Area Sd, serving approximately 706 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,752 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Washington Intrmd Sch
What grades does Washington Intrmd Sch serve?
Washington Intrmd Sch serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Washington Intrmd Sch?
Washington Intrmd Sch has an enrollment of approximately 706 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Intrmd Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Intrmd Sch is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Washington Intrmd Sch rank in PA?
Washington Intrmd Sch ranks #2,752 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Washington Intrmd Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington Intrmd Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Washington Intrmd Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington Intrmd Sch has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Washington Intrmd Sch a charter school?
No, Washington Intrmd Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Washington Intrmd Sch a Title I school?
No, Washington Intrmd Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Washington Intrmd Sch?
100.0% of students at Washington Intrmd 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 706
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Lawrence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.8%
- Phone
- (724) 656-4729
- Area population (ZIP 16105)
- 15,195
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 46
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 16105; 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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