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Williams Valley EL Sch
Elementary School · Williams Valley Sd · Tower City, PA
A Williams Valley Sd elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10400 State Route 209, Tower City, PA 17980
- Math 27% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 34% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Williams Valley EL Sch score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 31% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Williams Valley 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,816
Median home value
$128,300
Median rent
$850/mo
College educated
13.6%
Homeownership
78.7%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17980; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hegins-hubley EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–6 | 4.1 mi | 291 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Williams Valley Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,135NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Williams Valley EL Sch is listed in Williams Valley SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Williams Valley EL Sch
Williams Valley EL Sch is a public elementary school in Tower City, PA, part of Williams Valley Sd, serving approximately 488 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,563 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Williams Valley EL Sch
What grades does Williams Valley EL Sch serve?
Williams Valley EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Williams Valley EL Sch?
Williams Valley EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 488 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williams Valley EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Williams Valley 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 Williams Valley EL Sch rank in PA?
Williams Valley EL Sch ranks #2,563 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Williams Valley EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Williams Valley EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Williams Valley EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Williams Valley EL Sch has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Williams Valley EL Sch a charter school?
No, Williams Valley EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Williams Valley EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Williams Valley EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Williams Valley EL Sch?
100.0% of students at Williams Valley 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
- 488
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Schuylkill County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.4%
- Phone
- (717) 647-2167
- Area population (ZIP 17980)
- 3,222
- Area average commute
- 33.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
Official sources & links
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 17980; 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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