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Young Scholars of Central Pa Cs
Elementary School · Young Scholars of Central Pa Cs · State College, PA
A charter elementary school in State College, PA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
1530 Westerly Parkway, State College, PA 16801
- Math 44% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 63% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Young Scholars of Central Pa Cs score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (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 42 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Young Scholars of Central Pa Cs 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 78Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated920/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (State College), 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
$62,821
Median home value
$400,400
Median rent
$1,221/mo
College educated
66.6%
Homeownership
43.7%
Poverty rate
28.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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.
Young Scholars of Central Pa Cs
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,787NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Young Scholars of Central Pa Cs is listed in Young Scholars of Central PA CS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Young Scholars of Central Pa Cs
Young Scholars of Central Pa Cs is a public elementary school in State College, PA, part of Young Scholars of Central Pa Cs, serving approximately 344 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,698 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Young Scholars of Central Pa Cs
What grades does Young Scholars of Central Pa Cs serve?
Young Scholars of Central Pa Cs serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Young Scholars of Central Pa Cs?
Young Scholars of Central Pa Cs has an enrollment of approximately 344 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Young Scholars of Central Pa Cs?
The student-teacher ratio at Young Scholars of Central Pa Cs is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Young Scholars of Central Pa Cs rank in PA?
Young Scholars of Central Pa Cs ranks #1,698 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Young Scholars of Central Pa Cs's MySchoolScout rating?
Young Scholars of Central Pa Cs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Young Scholars of Central Pa Cs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Young Scholars of Central Pa Cs has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Young Scholars of Central Pa Cs a charter school?
Yes, Young Scholars of Central Pa Cs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Young Scholars of Central Pa Cs a Title I school?
No, Young Scholars of Central Pa Cs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Young Scholars of Central Pa Cs?
46.2% of students at Young Scholars of Central Pa Cs 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 344
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Centre County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.2%
- Phone
- (814) 237-9727
- Area population (ZIP 16801)
- 42,153
- Area average commute
- 16.6 min
- Area median age
- 27.2
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 16801; 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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