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#2246 of 2,846 schools in PA

West Hill EL Sch

Elementary School · Sharon City Sd · Sharon, PA

A Sharon City Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.

301 Ellsworth St, Sharon, PA 16146

  • Math 28% vs PA 44% (2024)
  • Reading 34% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.89 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.8% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33.8% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-23.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-22 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-2.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
District spending per student$18,454
Chronic Absenteeism32.7%

Students at West Hill EL Sch score 31% 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 Proficiency28%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
44%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency34%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
14%
ELA
34%
2024
Math
28%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (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

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The neighborhood

Where West Hill 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 51Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,132/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sharon), 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

$44,736

Median home value

$78,900

Median rent

$780/mo

College educated

18.5%

Homeownership

52.4%

Poverty rate

21.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16146; 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Musser EL SchEnrollment path unverified5.1K–61.1 mi315Compare →
Case Avenue EL SchEnrollment path unverified5.6K–61.3 mi478Compare →
Farrell Area Es/lmsEnrollment path unverified5.7PK–62.2 mi393Compare →
Sharpsville Area EL SchEnrollment path unverified7.1K–52.4 mi448Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Sharon City Sd

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$18,454NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
29.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

West Hill EL Sch is listed in Sharon City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Hill EL Sch

West Hill EL Sch is a public elementary school in Sharon, PA, part of Sharon City Sd, serving approximately 260 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,246 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Hill EL Sch

What grades does West Hill EL Sch serve?

West Hill EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend West Hill EL Sch?

West Hill EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 260 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Hill EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at West Hill EL Sch is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Hill EL Sch rank in PA?

West Hill EL Sch ranks #2,246 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is West Hill EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

West Hill EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 West Hill EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Hill EL Sch has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is West Hill EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is West Hill EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at West Hill 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 – 6th
Enrollment
260
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Mercer County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.7%
Area population (ZIP 16146)
13,033
Area average commute
17.2 min
Area median age
42.9
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 16146; 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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