Hickory Grove Elementary School

Summary:

Hickory Grove Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Brookville, Pennsylvania, serving grades 3-6 with a total enrollment of 425 students. The school is part of the Brookville Area School District, which is ranked 130 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hickory Grove Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) test scores across all subjects and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts were significantly higher than the state averages, with 58.7%, 91.4%, and 63.2% of students scoring proficient or better, respectively. The school's performance in PSSA Math and Science has been particularly strong, with 5th and 6th-grade students consistently scoring well above the state averages. Hickory Grove Elementary School has also shown strong performance across different student subgroups, particularly for male students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

While Hickory Grove Elementary School generally outperforms the other nearby schools in the Brookville Area School District, such as Pinecreek Elementary School and Northside Elementary School, its performance is more mixed when compared to schools in other districts, such as Wasson Avenue Elementary School in the DuBois Area School District and Brockway Area Elementary School in the Brockway Area School District.


Detail:

Public 3-6

 Hickory Grove Elementary
       Brookville, PA  15825


(814) 849-1112

District: Brookville Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
458th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,687 Help


Students who attend Hickory Grove Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Brookville Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  429

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.4%
Two or more races:
1.6%
Hispanic:
0.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Hickory Grove Elementary School ranks better than 70% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.46. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Hickory Grove Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Brookville Area School District. Racial makeup is: White (97.4%), two or more races (1.6%), Hispanic (0.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Brookville Area School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hickory Grove Elementary School is 13.1. 1 elementary schools in the Brookville Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hickory Grove Elementary School is $14,687. 1 elementary schools in the Brookville Area School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hickory Grove Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hickory Grove Elementary School 458th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Hickory Grove Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Brookville Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Brookville Area School District 130th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hickory Grove Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Hickory Grove Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 59.39 622nd 1302 52.2%
2004 37.26 935th 1308 28.5%
2005 44.34 894th 1299 31.2%
2006 39.57 1140th 1545 26.2%
2007 32.03 1236th 1555 20.5%
2008 42.73 1110th 1551 28.4%
2009 45.44 1068th 1549 31.1%
2010 58.74 814th 1579 48.4%
2011 54.63 922nd 1597 42.3%
2012 57.95 884th 1599 44.7%
2013 59.73 769th 1519 49.4%
2014 53.04 873rd 1467 40.5%
2015 65.49 587th 1474 60.2%
2016 66.28 605th 1554 61.1%
2017 63.23 667th 1547 56.9%
2018 59.53 730th 1530 52.3%
2019 54.85 832nd 1544 46.1%
2021 52.14 779th 1433 45.6%
2022 56.46 758th 1534 50.6%
2023 67.91 536th 1534 65.1%
2024 71.46 458th 1526 70.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hickory Grove Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.07 412th 1414 70.9%
2024 73.35 329th 1432 77.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Hickory Grove Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 69.09 484th 1488 67.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Hickory Grove Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.94 570th 1043 45.3%
2024 60.10 360th 1084 66.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Hickory Grove Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 70.54 437th 1495 70.8%
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Rank History for White students at Hickory Grove Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.75 598th 1236 51.6%
2024 57.93 519th 1229 57.8%
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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 Hickory Grove Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 752 2 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 759
1989 774 4 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 784
1990 791 0 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 796
1991 809 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 815
1992 813 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 820
1993 788 6 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 798
1994 801 5 4 0 2 n/a n/a 0 812
1995 733 3 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 740
1996 733 3 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 740
1997 735 5 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 743
1998 722 3 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 731
1999 746 2 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 753
2000 637 3 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 646
2001 617 5 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 628
2002 568 8 7 5 2 n/a n/a 0 590
2003 568 8 7 5 2 n/a n/a 0 590
2004 536 6 6 4 2 n/a n/a 0 554
2005 505 5 1 6 3 n/a n/a 0 520
2006 548 3 1 6 3 n/a n/a 0 561
2007 527 4 2 4 3 n/a n/a 0 540
2008 517 4 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 529
2009 502 4 1 5 3 n/a n/a 0 515
2010 470 2 4 6 1 n/a n/a 0 483
2011 472 3 5 7 2 0 0 0 489
2012 476 4 1 4 3 0 0 0 488
2013 510 3 1 4 1 0 0 0 519
2014 488 1 1 11 1 0 0 0 502
2015 473 2 1 11 0 0 1 0 488
2016 474 1 1 11 0 0 2 0 489
2017 464 4 2 12 0 0 5 0 487
2018 434 2 4 7 0 0 5 0 452
2019 451 1 5 6 0 0 4 0 467
2020 445 1 6 5 1 0 5 0 463
2021 423 0 5 2 0 0 5 0 435
2022 435 0 7 2 1 0 6 0 451
2023 415 0 3 1 1 0 5 0 425
2024 418 0 1 2 1 0 7 0 429

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hickory Grove Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 759 47.5 15.9 n/a
1989 784 48.5 16.1 n/a
1990 796 48.5 16.4 0
1991 815 48.5 16.8 n/a
1992 820 48.5 16.9 n/a
1993 798 43.0 18.6 n/a
1994 812 45.0 18.0 n/a
1995 740 44.5 16.6 n/a
1996 740 44.5 16.6 n/a
1997 743 42.5 17.5 n/a
1998 731 40.5 18.0 n/a
1999 753 48.5 15.5 n/a
2000 646 41.5 15.6 35.4
2001 628 42.5 14.8 33.8
2002 590 37.6 15.7 34.1
2003 590 37.6 15.7 34.1
2004 554 36.5 15.2 42.2
2005 520 36.3 14.3 38.7
2006 561 41.2 13.6 39
2007 540 42.1 12.8 39.6
2008 529 39.4 13.4 38.9
2009 515 37.8 13.6 40.8
2010 483 38.8 12.4 48.7
2011 489 35.4 13.7 49.7
2012 488 34.2 14.2 49
2013 519 33.8 15.3 47.8
2014 502 33.0 15.1 50
2015 488 33.0 14.7 49.2
2016 489 32.0 15.2 51.7
2017 487 31.2 15.5 53
2018 452 31.1 14.5 50.7
2019 467 31.1 15.0 55.7
2020 463 32.5 14.2 51.4
2021 435 32.3 13.4 51.3
2022 451 32.9 13.6 47.7
2023 425 32.8 12.9 55.1
2024 429 32.6 13.1 100

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 Hickory Grove Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 759 47.5 15.9 n/a
1989 784 48.5 16.1 n/a
1990 796 48.5 16.4 0
1991 815 48.5 16.8 n/a
1992 820 48.5 16.9 n/a
1993 798 43.0 18.6 n/a
1994 812 45.0 18.0 n/a
1995 740 44.5 16.6 n/a
1996 740 44.5 16.6 n/a
1997 743 42.5 17.5 n/a
1998 731 40.5 18.0 n/a
1999 753 48.5 15.5 n/a
2000 646 41.5 15.6 35.4
2001 628 42.5 14.8 33.8
2002 590 37.6 15.7 34.1
2003 590 37.6 15.7 34.1
2004 554 36.5 15.2 42.2
2005 520 36.3 14.3 38.7
2006 561 41.2 13.6 39
2007 540 42.1 12.8 39.6
2008 529 39.4 13.4 38.9
2009 515 37.8 13.6 40.8
2010 483 38.8 12.4 48.7
2011 489 35.4 13.7 49.7
2012 488 34.2 14.2 49
2013 519 33.8 15.3 47.8
2014 502 33.0 15.1 50
2015 488 33.0 14.7 49.2
2016 489 32.0 15.2 51.7
2017 487 31.2 15.5 53
2018 452 31.1 14.5 50.7
2019 467 31.1 15.0 55.7
2020 463 32.5 14.2 51.4
2021 435 32.3 13.4 51.3
2022 451 32.9 13.6 47.7
2023 425 32.8 12.9 55.1
2024 429 32.6 13.1 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hickory Grove Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $676 (5.3%) $12,191 (94.8%) $12,866
2020 $903 (6.6%) $12,690 (93.4%) $13,593
2021 $902 (6.2%) $13,636 (93.8%) $14,538
2022 $1,102 (7.5%) $13,585 (92.5%) $14,687

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hickory Grove Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 832nd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 536th of 1534 Elementary schools
 18.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Hickory Grove Elementary School)46.965
 18.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hickory Grove Elementary School)58.467.6
 9.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Hickory Grove Elementary School)34.543.8
 9.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Hickory Grove Elementary School)84.787.5
 2.8%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hickory Grove Elementary School)58.342
 16.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Hickory Grove Elementary School)34.650.9
 16.3%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hickory Grove Elementary School)66.966.1
 0.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Hickory Grove Elementary School)64.964.8
 0.1%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hickory Grove Elementary School)73.763.9
 9.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Hickory Grove Elementary School)45.455.1
 9.7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Hickory Grove Elementary School)84.787.5
 2.8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hickory Grove Elementary School)64.859.1
 5.7%
   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 Students467425
 9%
African American10
 100%
American Indian01
Asian53
 40%
Hispanic61
 83.3%
Pacific Islander00
White451415
 8%
Two or More Races45
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.7%55.1%
 0.6%


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Hickory Grove Elementary School ranks 458th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Hickory Grove Elementary School are 97% White, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Hickory Grove Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Brookville Junior/Senior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 429 students attended Hickory Grove Elementary School.


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