B
Good
73/100

East Petersburg El Sch

📚 K – 06 🏫 School
📍 5700 Lemon St, East Petersburg, PA 17520
Overall
B
73/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.5 grade levels above the U.S. average · 68th percentile in Pennsylvania
Growth
B
Students gain 0.95 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 54th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

73
Repit Score
out of 100
460
Students
enrolled
13.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%68/1000.5 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%54/100Students gain 0.95 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.13 in 2009–19; 48th percentile in Pennsylvania (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 96% 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 +38 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 proficiency60% (−2 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency47% (−0 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
White67%52%reading -2 pts, math +4 pts58th percentile (list)
Black70%50%reading +37 pts, math +36 pts97th percentile (list)
Hispanic45%35%reading +5 pts, math +16 pts57th percentile (list)
Low-income47%32%reading +3 pts, math +9 pts50th 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 5700 Lemon St
City East Petersburg
ZIP Code 17520
District 4211790
NCES School ID 421179002574
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 17520

Understanding the community around East Petersburg El Sch helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $85,480
Per Capita Income $38,600
Poverty Rate 4.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 32.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.0%
High School or Higher 92.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $236,500
Median Rent $1,319
Owner-Occupied 86.2%
Renter-Occupied 13.8%
View full data for ZIP 17520 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for East Petersburg El Sch.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 46.1%
Female 53.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 60.9%
Hispanic/Latino 22.8%
Two or More Races 9.1%
Black 6.5%
Asian 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 460
Teachers (FTE) 33.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for East Petersburg El Sch?
East Petersburg El Sch has a Repit School Score of 73 out of 100, earning a grade of B. 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 East Petersburg El Sch?
East Petersburg El Sch has 460 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1.
What grades does East Petersburg El Sch serve?
East Petersburg El Sch serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does East Petersburg El Sch receive per student?
East Petersburg El Sch receives $18,653 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around East Petersburg El Sch in 17520 ▼
Avg Home Value
$365,961
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,485
1-Year Change
+6.6%
% Renters
13.8%

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