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#1498 of 2,846 schools in PA

Wharton Sch

Elementary School · Uniontown Area Sd · Farmington, PA

An Uniontown Area Sd elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

136 Elliotsville Road, Farmington, PA 15437

  • Math 42% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 56% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.22 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.5% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56.8% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-11 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1 pts
Overall Proficiency49% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+15.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$19,316
Chronic Absenteeism23.6%

Students at Wharton Sch score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency42%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency56%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 28 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 49% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
66%
2024
Math
42%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (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

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Wharton 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$78,686

Median home value

$217,900

Median rent

$1,168/mo

College educated

23.2%

Homeownership

63.7%

Poverty rate

35.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15437; 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

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Franklin SchEnrollment path unverified6.6K–6Not available130Compare →
Lafayette EL SchEnrollment path unverified4.0K–5Not available267Compare →

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.

Uniontown Area Sd

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#4 of 9
District spending per student
$19,316NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wharton Sch is listed in Uniontown Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wharton Sch

Wharton Sch is a public elementary school in Farmington, PA, part of Uniontown Area Sd, serving approximately 148 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,498 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wharton Sch

What grades does Wharton Sch serve?

Wharton Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Wharton Sch?

Wharton Sch has an enrollment of approximately 148 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wharton Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Wharton Sch is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wharton Sch rank in PA?

Wharton Sch ranks #1,498 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Wharton Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Wharton Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Wharton Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wharton Sch has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Wharton Sch a charter school?

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

Is Wharton Sch a Title I school?

No, Wharton Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wharton Sch?

100.0% of students at Wharton 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
148
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Fayette County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.6%
Area population (ZIP 15437)
2,579
Area average commute
17.8 min
Area median age
33.6
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 15437; 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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