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#1776 of 2,846 schools in PA
Willow Creek EL Sch
Elementary School · Fleetwood Area Sd · Fleetwood, PA
A Fleetwood Area Sd elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
605 Crisscross Rd, Fleetwood, PA 19522
- Math 49% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Willow Creek EL Sch score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
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 51% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Willow Creek 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 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,384/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fleetwood), 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
$95,366
Median home value
$255,300
Median rent
$1,202/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
82.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19522; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fleetwood Christian Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | K–9 | 0.7 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Andrew Maier EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–4 | 2.6 mi | 244 | Compare → |
| Lighthouse Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | K–12 | 4.6 mi | 47 | 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.
Fleetwood Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $19,553NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Willow Creek EL Sch is listed in Fleetwood Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Willow Creek EL Sch
Willow Creek EL Sch is a public elementary school in Fleetwood, PA, part of Fleetwood Area Sd, serving approximately 554 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,776 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Willow Creek EL Sch
What grades does Willow Creek EL Sch serve?
Willow Creek EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Willow Creek EL Sch?
Willow Creek EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 554 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Creek EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Creek 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 Willow Creek EL Sch rank in PA?
Willow Creek EL Sch ranks #1,776 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Willow Creek EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Willow Creek EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Willow Creek EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Willow Creek EL Sch has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Willow Creek EL Sch a charter school?
No, Willow Creek EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Willow Creek EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Willow Creek EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Willow Creek EL Sch?
40.4% of students at Willow Creek 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 554
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Berks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.6%
- Phone
- (610) 944-8404
- Area population (ZIP 19522)
- 13,926
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 46.9
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 19522; 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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