Very Good
#796 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 28% in state
Wyalusing Valley EL Sch
Elementary School · Wyalusing Area Sd · Wyalusing, PA
A Wyalusing Area Sd elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11450 Wyalusing-New Albany Rd, Wyalusing, PA 18853
- Math 47% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wyalusing Valley EL Sch score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2011–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* 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
99.5%
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 Wyalusing 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,784
Median home value
$213,700
Median rent
$881/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
74.9%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18853; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Wyalusing Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $18,856NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wyalusing Valley EL Sch is listed in Wyalusing Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wyalusing Valley EL Sch
Wyalusing Valley EL Sch is a public elementary school in Wyalusing, PA, part of Wyalusing Area Sd, serving approximately 647 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #796 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wyalusing Valley EL Sch
What grades does Wyalusing Valley EL Sch serve?
Wyalusing Valley EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Wyalusing Valley EL Sch?
Wyalusing Valley EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 647 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wyalusing Valley EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Wyalusing Valley EL Sch is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wyalusing Valley EL Sch rank in PA?
Wyalusing Valley EL Sch ranks #796 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Wyalusing Valley EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Wyalusing Valley 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 Wyalusing Valley EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wyalusing Valley EL Sch has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Wyalusing Valley EL Sch a charter school?
No, Wyalusing Valley EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wyalusing Valley EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Wyalusing Valley EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wyalusing Valley EL Sch?
99.5% of students at Wyalusing 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
- 647
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Bradford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.1%
- Phone
- (570) 746-1600
- Area population (ZIP 18853)
- 4,137
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 45.7
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 18853; 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, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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