Purchase Line North Elementary School (Closed 2013)
- Purchase Line North Elementary School served 108 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math was 65-69% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%) for the 2011-12 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 108 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 74% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 71% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| Black | n/a | 15% |
| White | 100% | 66% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Purchase Line SD School District | |
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Purchase Line North Elementary School is Harmony Area Junior Senior High School (5.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Harmony Area Junior Senior High School (5.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Harmony Area Elementary School (5.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Westover Harmony Area Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 145 students
5.8 miles
5239 Ridge Rd
Westover, PA 16692
(814)845-2300 5.8 PK-6 145 - Westover Harmony Area Junior Senior High School Grades: 7-12 | 133 students
5.8 miles
5239 Ridge Rd
Westover, PA 16692
(814)845-7655 5.8 7-12 133 - Punxsutawney Bell Township Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 87 students
9.9 miles
662 Airport Rd
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814)938-5116 9.9 K-3 87 - Commodore Purchase Line Junior Senior High School Grades: 7-12 | 429 students
11.0 miles
16559 Route 286 Hwy E
Commodore, PA 15729
(724)254-4312 11.0 7-12 429 - Punxsutawney Jenks Hill Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 92 students
11.9 miles
200 Jenks Ave
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814)938-5117 11.9 K-3 92
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