A
Very Good
86/100

Hickory Grove El Sch

📚 03 – 06 🏫 School 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 Hickory Grove Elementary, Brookville, PA 15825
Overall
A
86/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.3 grade levels above the U.S. average · 63rd percentile in Pennsylvania
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.53 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 87th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in Pennsylvania for growth · 💎 Hidden gem

Each score is graded separately against Pennsylvania schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

86
Repit Score
out of 100
429
Students
enrolled
13.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%63/1000.3 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%87/100Students gain 1.53 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.07 in 2009–19; 99th percentile in Pennsylvania (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.53 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 100% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Pennsylvania schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +36 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Pennsylvania. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency65% (+3 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency45% (−2 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Pennsylvania state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White64%45%reading -5 pts, math -3 pts43rd percentile (list)
Low-income57%37%reading +13 pts, math +14 pts75th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address Hickory Grove Elementary
City Brookville
ZIP Code 15825
District 4204320
NCES School ID 420432005231
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 15825

Understanding the community around Hickory Grove El Sch helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $60,924
Per Capita Income $32,364
Poverty Rate 8.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.3%
High School or Higher 93.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $143,100
Median Rent $683
Owner-Occupied 72.5%
Renter-Occupied 27.5%
View full data for ZIP 15825 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Hickory Grove El Sch.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.5%
Female 48.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 97.4%
Two or More Races 1.6%
Hispanic/Latino 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 429
Teachers (FTE) 32.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Hickory Grove El Sch?
Hickory Grove El Sch has a Repit School Score of 86 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Hickory Grove El Sch?
Hickory Grove El Sch has 429 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1.
What grades does Hickory Grove El Sch serve?
Hickory Grove El Sch serves grades 03 – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Hickory Grove El Sch receive per student?
Hickory Grove El Sch receives $19,264 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Hickory Grove El Sch in 15825 ▼
Avg Home Value
$146,493
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
+9.4%
% Renters
27.5%

Other Schools in 15825

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026