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#1837 of 2,846 schools in PA

Westfield Area EL Sch

Elementary School · Northern Tioga Sd · Westfield, PA

A Northern Tioga Sd elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1355 Route 49, Westfield, PA 16950

  • Math 41% vs PA 44% (2024)
  • Reading 46% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.78 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.7% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-10.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.1 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+10.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$18,061
Chronic Absenteeism16.1%

Students at Westfield Area EL Sch score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency41%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
44%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency46%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 33 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 44% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
69%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
66%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
64%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
48%
ELA
64%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
24%
ELA
45%
2024
Math
41%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (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 Westfield Area 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 4Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated916/100K

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

$52,440

Median home value

$121,600

Median rent

$653/mo

College educated

12.3%

Homeownership

81.5%

Poverty rate

16.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16950; 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

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Clark Wood EL SchEnrollment path unverified5.5K–6Not available302Compare →
Russell B Walter EL SchEnrollment path unverified6.8K–6Not available473Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Northern Tioga Sd

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$18,061NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Westfield Area EL Sch is listed in Northern Tioga SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Westfield Area EL Sch

Westfield Area EL Sch is a public elementary school in Westfield, PA, part of Northern Tioga Sd, serving approximately 316 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,837 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Westfield Area EL Sch

What grades does Westfield Area EL Sch serve?

Westfield Area EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Westfield Area EL Sch?

Westfield Area EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 316 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Westfield Area EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Westfield Area 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 Westfield Area EL Sch rank in PA?

Westfield Area EL Sch ranks #1,837 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Westfield Area EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Westfield Area EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Westfield Area EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Westfield Area EL Sch has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Westfield Area EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Westfield Area EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Westfield Area EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westfield Area EL Sch?

100.0% of students at Westfield Area 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
316
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Tioga County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.1%
Area population (ZIP 16950)
3,256
Area average commute
27.9 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 16950; 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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