D
Needs Improvement
45/100

Farrell Area ES/LMS

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 1600 Roemer Blvd, Farrell, PA 16121
Overall
D
45/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 13th percentile in Pennsylvania
Growth
C
Students gain 0.83 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 35th 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

45
Repit Score
out of 100
393
Students
enrolled
9.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$45K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%13/1003.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%35/100Students gain 0.83 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.02 in 2009–19; 29th percentile in Pennsylvania (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 95% 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 −18 points worse 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 proficiency35% (−27 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency18% (−29 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
White55%25%reading -15 pts, math -23 pts11th percentile (list)
Black32%17%reading -1 pts, math +3 pts41st percentile (list)
Low-income37%17%reading -7 pts, math -6 pts20th 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 1600 Roemer Blvd
City Farrell
ZIP Code 16121
District 4209690
NCES School ID 420969007143
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 16121

Understanding the community around Farrell Area ES/LMS helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $28,534
Per Capita Income $22,455
Poverty Rate 33.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 12.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.6%
High School or Higher 85.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $73,700
Median Rent $647
Owner-Occupied 58.8%
Renter-Occupied 41.2%
View full data for ZIP 16121 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Farrell Area ES/LMS.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.4%
Female 46.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 64.1%
Two or More Races 17.8%
White 14.0%
Hispanic/Latino 3.3%
American Indian 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 393
Teachers (FTE) 42.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Farrell Area ES/LMS?
Farrell Area ES/LMS has a Repit School Score of 45 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Farrell Area ES/LMS?
Farrell Area ES/LMS has 393 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.3:1.
What grades does Farrell Area ES/LMS serve?
Farrell Area ES/LMS serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Farrell Area ES/LMS receive per student?
Farrell Area ES/LMS receives $44,580 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Farrell Area ES/LMS in 16121 ▼
Avg Home Value
$52,684
Avg Monthly Rent
$972
1-Year Change
+13.7%
% Renters
41.2%

Other Schools in 16121

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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