C
Below Average
58/100

Forge Road El Sch

📚 01 – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 400 S Forge Rd, Palmyra, PA 17078
Overall
C
58/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.4 grade levels above the U.S. average · 65th percentile in Pennsylvania
Growth
C
Students gain 0.62 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 27th 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

58
Repit Score
out of 100
350
Students
enrolled
14.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%65/1000.4 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%27/100Students gain 0.62 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.13 in 2009–19; 9th percentile in Pennsylvania (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 34% 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 −8 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 proficiency84% (+22 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency72% (+25 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
White82%72%reading +9 pts, math +11 pts77th percentile (list)
Low-income85%65%reading +37 pts, math +31 pts98th 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 400 S Forge Rd
City Palmyra
ZIP Code 17078
District 4218390
NCES School ID 421839002761
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 17078

Understanding the community around Forge Road El Sch helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $80,391
Per Capita Income $40,267
Poverty Rate 5.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 40.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.4%
High School or Higher 93.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $254,700
Median Rent $1,211
Owner-Occupied 69.0%
Renter-Occupied 31.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Forge Road El Sch.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 73.7%
Hispanic/Latino 9.7%
Asian 9.7%
Two or More Races 5.1%
Black 1.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 350
Teachers (FTE) 24.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Forge Road El Sch?
Forge Road El Sch has a Repit School Score of 58 out of 100, earning a grade of C. 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 Forge Road El Sch?
Forge Road El Sch has 350 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1.
What grades does Forge Road El Sch serve?
Forge Road El Sch serves grades 01 – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Forge Road El Sch receive per student?
Forge Road El Sch receives $15,433 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Forge Road El Sch in 17078 ▼
Avg Home Value
$353,432
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,513
1-Year Change
+6.3%
% Renters
31.0%

Other Schools in 17078

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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