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#2003 of 2,846 schools in PA
Wingate EL Sch
Elementary School · Bald Eagle Area Sd · Wingate, PA
A Bald Eagle Area Sd elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
751 S Eagle Valley Rd, Wingate, PA 16823
- Math 45% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wingate EL Sch score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 42% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (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
53.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Wingate 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,717
Median home value
$258,100
Median rent
$1,013/mo
College educated
28.5%
Homeownership
70.8%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16823; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellefonte EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 2.2 mi | 311 | Compare → |
| Benner EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 2.9 mi | 241 | Compare → |
| Centre County Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| Howard EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 9.7 | K–5 | Not available | 101 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bald Eagle Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $19,540NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wingate EL Sch is listed in Bald Eagle Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wingate EL Sch
Wingate EL Sch is a public elementary school in Wingate, PA, part of Bald Eagle Area Sd, serving approximately 361 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,003 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wingate EL Sch
What grades does Wingate EL Sch serve?
Wingate EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Wingate EL Sch?
Wingate EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 361 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wingate EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Wingate EL Sch is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wingate EL Sch rank in PA?
Wingate EL Sch ranks #2,003 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Wingate EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Wingate EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Wingate EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wingate EL Sch has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Wingate EL Sch a charter school?
No, Wingate EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wingate EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Wingate EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wingate EL Sch?
53.7% of students at Wingate 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
- 361
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Centre County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (814) 355-4872
- Area population (ZIP 16823)
- 29,168
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
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 16823; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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