Port Matilda Elementary School

Summary:

Port Matilda Elementary School is a public elementary school serving around 100 students in grades K-5 within the Bald Eagle Area School District in Port Matilda, Pennsylvania. This school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic achievement, particularly in science proficiency and supporting the academic success of male students.

Port Matilda Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic performance. In the 2023-2024 school year, 63.6% of students were proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts, compared to 47.6% for the district and 53% for the state. In PSSA Math, 61.4% of students were proficient or better, compared to 44.7% for the district and 40.4% for the state. The school's science proficiency is particularly impressive, with 100% of students proficient or better in PSSA Science, significantly higher than the district (75.1%) and state (65.8%) averages. Additionally, the school ranks 31 out of 1,495 Pennsylvania elementary schools for male students, indicating its effectiveness in supporting the academic achievement of male students.

While Port Matilda Elementary School's performance is impressive, it faces some challenges when compared to nearby schools in the State College Area School District, such as Spring Creek Elementary, Easterly Parkway Elementary, and Ferguson Township Elementary, which have significantly higher proficiency rates in math and English Language Arts. Additionally, Port Matilda Elementary has seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 33.33% in 2020-2021 to 41% in 2022-2023, suggesting a higher level of economic need among its student population.


Detail:

Public K-5

 209 Locust Street
       Port Matilda, PA  16870-0558


(814) 692-7429

District: Bald Eagle Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
486th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,245 Help


Students who attend Port Matilda Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Bald Eagle Area Middle School/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  99

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.9%
Two or more races:
4.0%
Hispanic:
1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.4% Help


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Compare Details Port Matilda Elementary School ranks better than 68.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Bald Eagle Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.28. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Port Matilda Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Bald Eagle Area School District. Racial makeup is: White (94.9%), two or more races (4%), Hispanic (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Bald Eagle Area School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Port Matilda Elementary School is 10.6. 2 elementary schools in the Bald Eagle Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Port Matilda Elementary School is $25,245, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Bald Eagle Area School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Port Matilda Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Port Matilda Elementary School 486th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Port Matilda Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Bald Eagle Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bald Eagle Area School District 171st of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Port Matilda Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Port Matilda Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 92.69 37th 1302 97.2%
2004 94.35 9th 1308 99.3%
2005 46.25 869th 1299 33.1%
2006 52.50 902nd 1545 41.6%
2007 51.26 942nd 1555 39.4%
2008 64.62 629th 1551 59.4%
2009 65.80 594th 1549 61.7%
2010 72.04 440th 1579 72.1%
2011 74.75 345th 1597 78.4%
2012 69.36 573rd 1599 64.2%
2013 67.30 585th 1519 61.5%
2014 69.37 518th 1467 64.7%
2015 63.10 639th 1474 56.6%
2016 57.55 810th 1554 47.9%
2017 65.56 600th 1547 61.2%
2018 64.18 650th 1530 57.5%
2019 71.83 465th 1544 69.9%
2021 76.68 314th 1433 78.1%
2022 67.80 542nd 1534 64.7%
2023 71.71 460th 1534 70.0%
2024 70.28 486th 1526 68.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Port Matilda Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 92.45 31st 1495 97.9%
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Rank History for White students at Port Matilda Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.18 513th 1236 58.5%
2024 53.89 584th 1229 52.5%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Port Matilda Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 266 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 268
1989 255 3 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 261
1990 249 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1991 227 6 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 235
1992 241 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 246
1993 246 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 252
1994 241 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 246
1995 248 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 250
1996 248 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 250
1997 237 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1998 235 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 236
1999 227 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 228
2000 210 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 211
2001 203 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 207
2002 173 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 173
2003 173 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 173
2004 163 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 165
2005 170 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 175
2006 189 4 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 195
2007 168 4 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 177
2008 162 3 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 170
2009 156 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 161
2010 178 2 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 184
2011 174 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 178
2012 140 0 1 2 1 0 2 0 146
2013 139 4 0 1 1 0 3 0 148
2014 129 4 0 2 1 0 1 0 137
2015 127 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 131
2016 119 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 123
2017 121 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 125
2018 110 2 0 1 0 0 4 0 117
2019 102 1 0 1 0 1 2 0 107
2020 89 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 92
2021 90 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 93
2022 89 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 95
2023 93 0 0 0 0 1 6 0 100
2024 94 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 99

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Port Matilda Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 268 14.8 18.1 n/a
1989 261 14.8 17.6 n/a
1990 249 14.8 16.8 0
1991 235 14.5 16.2 n/a
1992 246 13.4 18.3 n/a
1993 252 14.0 18.0 n/a
1994 246 13.0 18.9 n/a
1995 250 14.0 17.9 n/a
1996 250 14.0 17.9 n/a
1997 238 14.0 17.0 n/a
1998 236 11.0 21.5 n/a
1999 228 13.0 17.5 n/a
2000 211 11.5 18.3 38.9
2001 207 14.0 14.8 37.2
2002 173 12.7 13.6 40.5
2003 173 12.7 13.6 40.5
2004 165 12.8 12.9 40.6
2005 175 13.9 12.6 40
2006 195 11.7 16.7 42.6
2007 177 14.9 11.9 37.3
2008 170 15.5 11.0 34.1
2009 161 13.2 12.2 34.8
2010 184 14.1 13.0 20.7
2011 178 16.5 10.7 32.6
2012 146 13.8 10.5 31.5
2013 148 13.8 10.6 29.7
2014 137 12.6 10.8 34.3
2015 131 11.0 11.9 33.6
2016 123 11.0 11.1 30.1
2017 125 10.2 12.2 32.8
2018 117 11.7 9.9 38.5
2019 107 10.7 9.9 39.3
2020 92 10.9 8.4 34.8
2021 93 11.8 7.8 33.3
2022 95 9.8 9.6 35.8
2023 100 9.7 10.2 41
2024 99 9.2 10.6 39.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Port Matilda Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 268 14.8 18.1 n/a
1989 261 14.8 17.6 n/a
1990 249 14.8 16.8 0
1991 235 14.5 16.2 n/a
1992 246 13.4 18.3 n/a
1993 252 14.0 18.0 n/a
1994 246 13.0 18.9 n/a
1995 250 14.0 17.9 n/a
1996 250 14.0 17.9 n/a
1997 238 14.0 17.0 n/a
1998 236 11.0 21.5 n/a
1999 228 13.0 17.5 n/a
2000 211 11.5 18.3 38.9
2001 207 14.0 14.8 37.2
2002 173 12.7 13.6 40.5
2003 173 12.7 13.6 40.5
2004 165 12.8 12.9 40.6
2005 175 13.9 12.6 40
2006 195 11.7 16.7 42.6
2007 177 14.9 11.9 37.3
2008 170 15.5 11.0 34.1
2009 161 13.2 12.2 34.8
2010 184 14.1 13.0 20.7
2011 178 16.5 10.7 32.6
2012 146 13.8 10.5 31.5
2013 148 13.8 10.6 29.7
2014 137 12.6 10.8 34.3
2015 131 11.0 11.9 33.6
2016 123 11.0 11.1 30.1
2017 125 10.2 12.2 32.8
2018 117 11.7 9.9 38.5
2019 107 10.7 9.9 39.3
2020 92 10.9 8.4 34.8
2021 93 11.8 7.8 33.3
2022 95 9.8 9.6 35.8
2023 100 9.7 10.2 41
2024 99 9.2 10.6 39.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Port Matilda Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $46 (0.3%) $18,086 (99.7%) $18,132
2020 $93 (0.4%) $21,177 (99.6%) $21,270
2021 $398 (1.8%) $21,264 (98.2%) $21,662
2022 $457 (1.8%) $24,788 (98.2%) $25,245

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Port Matilda Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 465th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 460th of 1534 Elementary schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Port Matilda Elementary School)68.876.9
 8.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Port Matilda Elementary School)68.869.2
 0.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Port Matilda Elementary School)76.546.2
 30.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Port Matilda Elementary School)94.184.6
 9.5%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Port Matilda Elementary School)82.430.8
 51.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Port Matilda Elementary School)6065
 5%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Port Matilda Elementary School)5080
 30%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Port Matilda Elementary School)67.963
 4.9%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Port Matilda Elementary School)94.184.6
 9.5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Port Matilda Elementary School)6663.1
 2.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students107100
 6.5%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic10
 100%
Pacific Islander11
White10293
 8.8%
Two or More Races26
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.3%41%
 1.7%


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Students at Port Matilda Elementary School are 95% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 99 students attended Port Matilda Elementary School.

Students who attend Port Matilda Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Bald Eagle Area Middle School/Senior High School

Port Matilda Elementary School ranks 486th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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