Very Good
#768 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 27% in state
White Deer EL Sch
Elementary School · Milton Area Sd · New Columbia, PA
A Milton Area Sd elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
631 New Columbia Rd, New Columbia, PA 17856
- Math 60% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at White Deer EL Sch score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.9%
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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Where White Deer 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,400
Median home value
$188,400
Median rent
$975/mo
College educated
22.8%
Homeownership
93.8%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17856; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fern Hill SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–4 | 1.8 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| James F Baugher EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–4 | 2.4 mi | 525 | Compare → |
| Meadowbrook Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| Kelly EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–3 | 3.8 mi | 543 | Compare → |
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.
Milton Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,651NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
White Deer EL Sch is listed in Milton Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About White Deer EL Sch
White Deer EL Sch is a public elementary school in New Columbia, PA, part of Milton Area Sd, serving approximately 344 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #768 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about White Deer EL Sch
What grades does White Deer EL Sch serve?
White Deer EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend White Deer EL Sch?
White Deer EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 344 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Deer EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at White Deer 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 White Deer EL Sch rank in PA?
White Deer EL Sch ranks #768 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is White Deer EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
White Deer EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 White Deer EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, White Deer EL Sch has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is White Deer EL Sch a charter school?
No, White Deer EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is White Deer EL Sch a Title I school?
No, White Deer EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for White Deer EL Sch?
54.9% of students at White Deer 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
- 344
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.9%
- Phone
- (570) 742-7614
- Area population (ZIP 17856)
- 3,085
- Area median age
- 48
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 17856; 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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