Scenic Hills Elementary School

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Scenic Hills Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Springfield, Pennsylvania, serving grades 2-5 with a total enrollment of 665 students. The school is part of the Springfield School District, which is ranked 9th out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Scenic Hills Elementary School has consistently performed well, ranking in the top 5% of Pennsylvania elementary schools for the past several years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 58th out of 1,526 Pennsylvania elementary schools and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance, as measured by PSSA test scores, significantly outperforms the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in PSSA Math, Scenic Hills Elementary School had a 79.2% proficiency rate, compared to 71.8% for the Springfield School District and 40.4% for the state of Pennsylvania.

Scenic Hills Elementary School's exceptional performance extends to various student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, low socioeconomic status students, and disabled students. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked in the top 10% of Pennsylvania elementary schools for low socioeconomic status students and in the top 5% for disabled students in PSSA Math and English Language Arts. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at only 14.29% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly lower than the state and district averages. This suggests a higher socioeconomic status of the student population, which may contribute to the school's strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public 2-5

 235 Hillview Dr
       Springfield, PA  19064-1950


(610) 938-6600

District: Springfield School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
58th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,913 Help


Students who attend Scenic Hills Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Richardson Middle School
High:    Springfield High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  682

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.1%
Asian:
4.8%
African American:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Scenic Hills Elementary School ranks better than 96.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.31. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Scenic Hills Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Springfield School District. Racial makeup is: White (83.1%), Asian (4.8%), African American (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 16.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Scenic Hills Elementary School is 15.6. 1 elementary schools in the Springfield School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Scenic Hills Elementary School is $15,913, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Springfield School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Scenic Hills Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Scenic Hills Elementary School 58th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Scenic Hills Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Springfield School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Springfield School District 9th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Scenic Hills Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Scenic Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 72.66 410th 1545 73.5%
2007 77.82 290th 1555 81.4%
2008 68.99 507th 1551 67.3%
2009 78.14 246th 1549 84.1%
2010 80.74 185th 1579 88.3%
2011 85.61 56th 1597 96.5%
2012 85.80 43rd 1599 97.3%
2013 84.25 96th 1519 93.7%
2014 83.14 134th 1467 90.9%
2015 85.32 154th 1474 89.6%
2016 80.67 264th 1554 83.0%
2017 84.84 176th 1547 88.6%
2018 86.14 146th 1530 90.5%
2019 85.71 142nd 1544 90.8%
2021 86.03 148th 1433 89.7%
2022 92.46 57th 1534 96.3%
2023 92.82 42nd 1534 97.3%
2024 91.31 58th 1526 96.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Scenic Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 96.74 5th 1414 99.6%
2024 95.22 9th 1432 99.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Scenic Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 90.96 47th 1488 96.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Scenic Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 94.58 31st 1043 97.0%
2024 93.85 41st 1084 96.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Scenic Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 89.71 85th 1495 94.3%
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Rank History for White students at Scenic Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 90.51 47th 1236 96.2%
2024 88.58 71st 1229 94.2%
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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 Scenic Hills Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 420 14 20 2 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1989 550 16 30 5 0 n/a n/a 0 601
1990 531 15 27 1 5 n/a n/a 0 579
1991 576 18 24 2 0 n/a n/a 0 620
1992 601 20 29 3 1 n/a n/a 0 654
1993 614 19 16 0 0 n/a n/a 0 649
1994 588 16 20 0 1 n/a n/a 0 625
1995 602 20 20 0 1 n/a n/a 0 643
1996 602 20 20 0 1 n/a n/a 0 643
1997 565 17 15 2 1 n/a n/a 0 600
1998 557 13 16 3 0 n/a n/a 0 589
1999 571 16 15 2 2 n/a n/a 0 606
2000 545 20 15 3 0 n/a n/a 0 583
2001 518 16 17 3 0 n/a n/a 0 554
2002 536 16 17 1 0 n/a n/a 0 570
2003 536 16 17 1 0 n/a n/a 0 570
2004 510 20 21 1 0 n/a n/a 0 552
2005 522 11 15 1 0 n/a n/a 0 549
2006 542 13 24 0 0 n/a n/a 0 579
2007 539 12 33 1 0 n/a n/a 0 585
2008 566 11 35 2 0 n/a n/a 0 614
2009 601 8 31 4 0 n/a n/a 0 644
2010 596 12 37 4 0 n/a n/a 0 649
2011 485 10 23 7 1 0 9 0 535
2012 511 12 25 7 0 0 9 0 564
2013 535 16 29 7 0 0 10 0 597
2014 553 17 42 14 0 0 12 0 638
2015 540 19 49 20 0 0 12 0 640
2016 531 23 38 21 0 0 14 0 627
2017 486 21 43 23 0 0 23 0 596
2018 508 22 49 17 0 0 25 0 621
2019 519 30 44 16 0 0 27 0 636
2020 544 30 42 23 0 0 24 0 663
2021 552 29 42 19 0 1 19 0 662
2022 568 25 36 23 0 0 18 0 670
2023 553 22 41 26 0 0 23 0 665
2024 567 31 33 25 0 0 26 0 682

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 Scenic Hills Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 456 29.7 15.3 n/a
1989 601 33.2 18.1 n/a
1990 579 32.0 18.0 0
1991 620 31.0 20.0 n/a
1992 654 32.0 20.4 n/a
1993 649 28.5 22.8 n/a
1994 625 30.0 20.8 n/a
1995 643 30.0 21.4 n/a
1996 643 30.0 21.4 n/a
1997 600 29.5 20.3 n/a
1998 589 32.5 18.1 n/a
1999 606 31.5 19.2 n/a
2000 583 33.0 17.7 2.1
2001 554 32.8 16.9 2.2
2002 570 35.2 16.2 3.3
2003 570 35.2 16.2 3.3
2004 552 35.9 15.4 1.6
2005 549 34.8 15.8 3.5
2006 579 35.1 16.5 2.6
2007 585 38.7 15.1 2.7
2008 614 40.7 15.1 3.4
2009 644 41.6 15.5 4.2
2010 649 40.6 15.9 5.9
2011 535 32.2 16.5 9
2012 564 33.2 16.9 8.2
2013 597 34.2 17.4 9.2
2014 638 35.2 18.0 9.6
2015 640 36.0 17.7 12.7
2016 627 38.0 16.5 15.3
2017 596 37.5 15.8 13.4
2018 621 37.5 16.5 15.9
2019 636 39.6 16.0 15.3
2020 663 41.7 15.8 14.5
2021 662 41.7 15.8 12.2
2022 670 45.8 14.6 13.1
2023 665 44.7 14.8 14.3
2024 682 43.6 15.6 16.9

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 Scenic Hills Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 456 29.7 15.3 n/a
1989 601 33.2 18.1 n/a
1990 579 32.0 18.0 0
1991 620 31.0 20.0 n/a
1992 654 32.0 20.4 n/a
1993 649 28.5 22.8 n/a
1994 625 30.0 20.8 n/a
1995 643 30.0 21.4 n/a
1996 643 30.0 21.4 n/a
1997 600 29.5 20.3 n/a
1998 589 32.5 18.1 n/a
1999 606 31.5 19.2 n/a
2000 583 33.0 17.7 2.1
2001 554 32.8 16.9 2.2
2002 570 35.2 16.2 3.3
2003 570 35.2 16.2 3.3
2004 552 35.9 15.4 1.6
2005 549 34.8 15.8 3.5
2006 579 35.1 16.5 2.6
2007 585 38.7 15.1 2.7
2008 614 40.7 15.1 3.4
2009 644 41.6 15.5 4.2
2010 649 40.6 15.9 5.9
2011 535 32.2 16.5 9
2012 564 33.2 16.9 8.2
2013 597 34.2 17.4 9.2
2014 638 35.2 18.0 9.6
2015 640 36.0 17.7 12.7
2016 627 38.0 16.5 15.3
2017 596 37.5 15.8 13.4
2018 621 37.5 16.5 15.9
2019 636 39.6 16.0 15.3
2020 663 41.7 15.8 14.5
2021 662 41.7 15.8 12.2
2022 670 45.8 14.6 13.1
2023 665 44.7 14.8 14.3
2024 682 43.6 15.6 16.9

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 Scenic Hills Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $144 (1.0%) $14,259 (99.0%) $14,402
2020 $43 (0.3%) $13,915 (99.7%) $13,959
2021 $55 (0.4%) $13,326 (99.6%) $13,380
2022 $353 (2.2%) $15,560 (97.8%) $15,913

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Scenic Hills Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 142nd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 42nd of 1534 Elementary schools
 6.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Scenic Hills Elementary School)82.990.5
 7.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Scenic Hills Elementary School)87.282.6
 4.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Scenic Hills Elementary School)6973.9
 4.9%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Scenic Hills Elementary School)93.695.7
 2.1%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Scenic Hills Elementary School)79.186.9
 7.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Scenic Hills Elementary School)69.878.8
 9%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Scenic Hills Elementary School)82.387.9
 5.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Scenic Hills Elementary School)74.480.9
 6.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Scenic Hills Elementary School)93.695.7
 2.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Scenic Hills Elementary School)83.185.8
 2.7%
   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 Students636665
 4.6%
African American3022
 26.7%
American Indian00
Asian4441
 6.8%
Hispanic1626
 62.5%
Pacific Islander00
White519553
 6.6%
Two or More Races2723
 14.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.3%14.3%
 1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Scenic Hills Elementary School

Students who attend Scenic Hills Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Richardson Middle School
High : Springfield High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 682 students attended Scenic Hills Elementary School.

Yes! Scenic Hills Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 58th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students at Scenic Hills Elementary School are 83% White, 5% Asian, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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