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#606 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 21% in state

West Rockhill EL Sch

Elementary School · Pennridge Sd · Sellersville, PA

A Pennridge Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

1000 Washington Ave, Sellersville, PA 18960

  • Math 66% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 65% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.77 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency66.1% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65.1% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+14.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.3 pts
Overall Proficiency66% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+2.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$19,724
Chronic Absenteeism9.2%

Students at West Rockhill EL Sch score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency66%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency65%(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 66% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
80%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
61%
ELA
78%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
76%
2016
Math
73%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
63%
ELA
76%
2018
Math
68%
ELA
73%
2019
Math
68%
ELA
73%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
58%
2024
Math
66%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

26.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where West Rockhill 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. Open the Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$103,594

Median home value

$373,300

Median rent

$1,361/mo

College educated

39.7%

Homeownership

74.3%

Poverty rate

4.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18960; 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

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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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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.

Pennridge Sd

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#4 of 11
District spending per student
$19,724NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

West Rockhill EL Sch is listed in Pennridge SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Rockhill EL Sch

West Rockhill EL Sch is a public elementary school in Sellersville, PA, part of Pennridge Sd, serving approximately 370 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #606 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Rockhill EL Sch

What grades does West Rockhill EL Sch serve?

West Rockhill EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend West Rockhill EL Sch?

West Rockhill EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 370 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at West Rockhill EL Sch is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Rockhill EL Sch rank in PA?

West Rockhill EL Sch ranks #606 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is West Rockhill EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

West Rockhill EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Rockhill EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Rockhill EL Sch has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is West Rockhill EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is West Rockhill EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

26.2% of students at West Rockhill 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
370
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bucks County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.2%
Area population (ZIP 18960)
12,198
Area average commute
26.2 min
Area median age
47
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 18960; 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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