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 |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | 65-69% | 74% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | 50-54% | 71% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 11% |
| Black | n/a | 15% |
| White | 100% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Purchase Line School District | |
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Purchase Line North Elementary 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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Westover Harmony Area Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 126 students10
5.8 miles
5239 Ridge Rd
Westover, PA 16692
(814) 845-2300 5.8 PK-6 126 - Westover Harmony Area Junior Senior High School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 140 students10
5.8 miles
5239 Ridge Rd
Westover, PA 16692
(814) 845-7655 5.8 7-12 140 - Punxsutawney Bell Township Elementary School Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-3 | 93 students10
9.9 miles
662 Airport Rd
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5116 9.9 K-3 93 - Commodore Purchase Line Elementary School Math: 37% | Reading: 58%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 451 students10
10.9 miles
16957 Route 286 Hwy E
Commodore, PA 15729
(724) 254-4312 10.9 K-6 451 - Commodore Purchase Line Junior Senior High School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 403 students10
11.0 miles
16559 Route 286 Hwy E
Commodore, PA 15729
(724) 254-4312 11 7-12 403
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