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#118 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 4% in state

West Vincent EL Sch

Elementary School · Owen J Roberts Sd · Chester Springs, PA

An Owen J Roberts Sd elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2750 Conestoga Road, Chester Springs, PA 19425

  • Math 83% vs PA 44% (2024)
  • Reading 79% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency83.1% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency78.7% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+31.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+22.9 pts
Overall Proficiency81% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)70% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+10.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
District spending per student$18,570
Chronic Absenteeism6.9%

Students at West Vincent EL Sch score 81% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency83%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
44%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency79%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 81% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
96%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
93%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
95%
ELA
88%
2014
Math
81%
ELA
86%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
84%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
89%
2017
Math
86%
ELA
89%
2018
Math
87%
ELA
89%
2019
Math
87%
ELA
89%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2022
Math
78%
ELA
81%
2024
Math
83%
ELA
79%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 85% (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

9.6%

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 West Vincent 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$210,227

Median home value

$621,700

Median rent

$2,460/mo

College educated

78.2%

Homeownership

90.3%

Poverty rate

1.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19425; 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
St Matthews Preschool & KindergartenPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.9 mi17Compare →
Beth Israel KindergartenPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.6 mi15Compare →
The Camphill School, Inc.Private · tuition8.6privateK–121.9 mi85Compare →
Pickering Valley EL SchEnrollment path unverified8.8K–52.1 mi457Compare →

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.

Owen J Roberts Sd

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#2 of 7
District spending per student
$18,570NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

West Vincent EL Sch is listed in Owen J Roberts SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Vincent EL Sch

West Vincent EL Sch is a public elementary school in Chester Springs, PA, part of Owen J Roberts Sd, serving approximately 554 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #118 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Vincent EL Sch

What grades does West Vincent EL Sch serve?

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

How many students attend West Vincent EL Sch?

West Vincent EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 554 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at West Vincent EL Sch is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Vincent EL Sch rank in PA?

West Vincent EL Sch ranks #118 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is West Vincent EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

West Vincent EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Vincent EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Vincent EL Sch has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is West Vincent EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is West Vincent EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

9.6% of students at West Vincent 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
554
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Chester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.9%
Area population (ZIP 19425)
17,071
Area average commute
31.7 min
Area median age
40.8
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 19425; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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