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Newberry Elementary School

Summary:

Newberry Elementary School is a public elementary school in Etters, Pennsylvania, serving 262 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the West Shore School District, which is ranked 233 out of 606 school districts in the state.

Newberry Elementary School faces several challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (87.79%) than the surrounding area, and its academic performance, as measured by PSSA test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates in Math (42.8%) and English Language Arts (44.5%) were below the district and state averages. Additionally, Newberry Elementary has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (53.82%) compared to the nearby Fishing Creek Elementary (28.8%) and Fairview Elementary schools.

Despite the lower academic performance, Newberry Elementary School has seen a significant increase in spending per student, from $9,138 in 2018-2019 to $18,422 in 2021-2022. This raises questions about the effective use of resources and the potential need for targeted interventions to improve student outcomes. The nearby Red Mill Elementary and Fairview Elementary schools outperform Newberry Elementary in terms of academic achievement, school ranking, and student socioeconomic status, suggesting that the factors contributing to Newberry's lower performance may be specific to the school or its community.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2055 Old Trail Rd
       Etters, PA  17319-9677

(717) 938-2111

District: West Shore School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
972nd of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,422 Help


Students who attend Newberry Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Allen Middle School
High:    Red Land Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  262

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.8%
Hispanic:
5.3%
African American:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Newberry Elementary School ranks worse than 63.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 8 ranked elementary schools in the West Shore School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.16. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Newberry Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the West Shore School District. Racial makeup is: White (87.8%), Hispanic (5.3%), African American (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Newberry Elementary School is 13.3, which is the 3rd best among 8 elementary schools in the West Shore School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Newberry Elementary School is $18,422, which is the 3rd highest among 8 elementary schools in the West Shore School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Newberry Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Newberry Elementary School 972nd of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Newberry Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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West Shore School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Shore School District 233rd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Newberry Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Newberry Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 60.38 604th 1302 53.6%
2004 79.28 261st 1308 80.0%
2005 62.98 559th 1299 57.0%
2006 45.44 1049th 1545 32.1%
2007 27.66 1295th 1555 16.7%
2008 35.86 1202nd 1551 22.5%
2009 44.50 1084th 1549 30.0%
2010 44.16 1117th 1579 29.3%
2011 47.55 1064th 1597 33.4%
2012 50.40 1042nd 1599 34.8%
2013 37.08 1141st 1519 24.9%
2014 34.61 1124th 1467 23.4%
2015 37.10 1043rd 1474 29.2%
2016 40.13 1072nd 1554 31.0%
2017 29.04 1172nd 1547 24.2%
2018 44.47 1014th 1530 33.7%
2019 52.68 877th 1544 43.2%
2021 40.82 957th 1433 33.2%
2022 47.87 927th 1534 39.6%
2023 43.16 972nd 1534 36.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Newberry Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.87 959th 1414 32.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Newberry Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.21 646th 1043 38.1%
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Rank History for White students at Newberry Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.63 1017th 1236 17.7%
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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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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Newberry Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 639 0 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 648
1989 628 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 630
1990 643 0 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 648
1991 682 4 6 3 1 n/a n/a 0 696
1992 465 2 6 0 1 n/a n/a 0 474
1993 439 2 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 447
1994 441 1 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 452
1995 442 3 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 452
1996 442 3 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 452
1997 487 1 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1998 510 3 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 523
1999 524 6 1 10 1 n/a n/a 0 542
2000 512 6 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 528
2001 496 8 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 509
2002 532 10 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 546
2003 532 10 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 546
2004 518 6 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 528
2005 532 4 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 541
2006 538 9 5 10 0 n/a n/a 0 562
2007 420 2 2 7 1 n/a n/a 0 432
2008 378 2 3 7 1 n/a n/a 8 399
2009 358 0 5 8 2 n/a n/a 10 383
2010 367 3 6 8 2 n/a n/a 9 395
2011 354 3 3 10 2 1 6 0 379
2012 349 2 3 14 2 1 8 0 379
2013 344 5 2 19 0 1 6 0 377
2014 335 4 1 10 0 0 8 0 358
2015 334 5 1 12 0 0 9 0 361
2016 341 3 0 15 0 0 5 0 364
2017 321 7 1 14 0 0 6 0 349
2018 305 3 2 12 0 0 9 0 331
2019 266 1 1 11 0 0 11 0 290
2020 264 4 1 8 0 0 8 0 285
2021 232 3 0 8 3 0 6 0 252
2022 229 7 4 9 1 0 5 0 255
2023 230 9 3 14 0 0 6 0 262

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 Newberry Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 648 34.8 18.6 n/a
1989 630 40.0 15.7 n/a
1990 648 33.9 19.1 0
1991 696 39.7 17.5 n/a
1992 474 30.3 15.6 n/a
1993 447 25.0 17.9 n/a
1994 452 25.0 18.1 n/a
1995 452 30.5 14.8 n/a
1996 452 30.5 14.8 n/a
1997 495 28.5 17.4 n/a
1998 523 29.0 18.0 n/a
1999 542 30.0 18.1 n/a
2000 528 29.5 17.9 11.2
2001 509 28.0 18.2 13.2
2002 546 29.5 18.5 14.3
2003 546 29.5 18.5 14.3
2004 528 28.8 18.3 10.6
2005 541 29.2 18.5 14.4
2006 562 29.3 19.2 20.8
2007 432 23.0 18.8 20.6
2008 399 43.2 9.2 22
2009 383 26.3 14.5 31.4
2010 395 29.4 13.4 34.2
2011 379 29.2 12.9 34.6
2012 379 27.8 13.6 36.9
2013 377 25.5 14.7 42.7
2014 358 25.5 13.9 44.4
2015 361 27.0 13.3 41
2016 364 27.0 13.4 44.8
2017 349 28.2 12.3 48.4
2018 331 26.5 12.4 46.8
2019 290 24.5 11.7 50.3
2020 285 23.5 12.0 40.7
2021 252 21.3 11.8 44.8
2022 255 18.8 13.5 53.7
2023 262 19.6 13.3 53.8

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 Newberry Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 648 34.8 18.6 n/a
1989 630 40.0 15.7 n/a
1990 648 33.9 19.1 0
1991 696 39.7 17.5 n/a
1992 474 30.3 15.6 n/a
1993 447 25.0 17.9 n/a
1994 452 25.0 18.1 n/a
1995 452 30.5 14.8 n/a
1996 452 30.5 14.8 n/a
1997 495 28.5 17.4 n/a
1998 523 29.0 18.0 n/a
1999 542 30.0 18.1 n/a
2000 528 29.5 17.9 11.2
2001 509 28.0 18.2 13.2
2002 546 29.5 18.5 14.3
2003 546 29.5 18.5 14.3
2004 528 28.8 18.3 10.6
2005 541 29.2 18.5 14.4
2006 562 29.3 19.2 20.8
2007 432 23.0 18.8 20.6
2008 399 43.2 9.2 22
2009 383 26.3 14.5 31.4
2010 395 29.4 13.4 34.2
2011 379 29.2 12.9 34.6
2012 379 27.8 13.6 36.9
2013 377 25.5 14.7 42.7
2014 358 25.5 13.9 44.4
2015 361 27.0 13.3 41
2016 364 27.0 13.4 44.8
2017 349 28.2 12.3 48.4
2018 331 26.5 12.4 46.8
2019 290 24.5 11.7 50.3
2020 285 23.5 12.0 40.7
2021 252 21.3 11.8 44.8
2022 255 18.8 13.5 53.7
2023 262 19.6 13.3 53.8

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 Newberry Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $578 (6.3%) $8,560 (93.7%) $9,138
2020 $591 (6.1%) $9,167 (93.9%) $9,758
2021 $573 (5.2%) $10,490 (94.8%) $11,063
2022 $1,510 (8.2%) $16,912 (91.8%) $18,422

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Newberry 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 877th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 972nd of 1534 Elementary schools
 6.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Newberry Elementary School)6050
 10%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Newberry Elementary School)62.554.7
 7.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Newberry Elementary School)4825
 23%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Newberry Elementary School)8869.4
 18.6%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Newberry Elementary School)7225
 47%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Newberry Elementary School)41.751.2
 9.5%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Newberry Elementary School)41.751.2
 9.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Newberry Elementary School)48.742.8
 5.9%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Newberry Elementary School)8869.4
 18.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Newberry Elementary School)57.344.5
 12.8%
   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 Students290262
 9.7%
African American19
 800%
American Indian00
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic1114
 27.3%
Pacific Islander00
White266230
 13.5%
Two or More Races116
 45.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.3%53.8%
 3.5%

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Students who attend Newberry Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Allen Middle School
High : Red Land Senior High School

Newberry Elementary School ranks 972nd of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Newberry Elementary School are 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 262 students attended Newberry Elementary School.


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