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Rockwood Area Elementary School

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Rockwood Area Elementary School ranks 623 rd of 1511 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

623^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,511 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Better than 59% of Pennsylvania elementary schools

Summary

Rockwood Area Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 292 students in grades K-6 in Rockwood, Pennsylvania. The school is part of the Rockwood Area School District, which is ranked 223 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rockwood Area Elementary School consistently performs above the state average in both Math and English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency across all grade levels. In 2024-2025, the school's Math proficiency rate for all grades was 51.9%, compared to the state average of 41.7%, and its ELA proficiency rate was 51.3%, compared to the state's 48.5%. The school's performance is particularly strong in 3rd and 6th grade Math, where it exceeds the state average by over 8 percentage points. Additionally, the school's low socioeconomic status (SES) students perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools in this category.

When compared to nearby schools, North Star Central Elementary and Salisbury-Elk Lick Elementary also demonstrate high academic achievement, suggesting a regional emphasis on quality education. However, Rockwood Area Elementary School's White student population ranks lower compared to the state, indicating a potential achievement gap that could be addressed. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio and increased per-student spending suggest a commitment to investing in educational resources, which may contribute to its academic success.

295

Students ?

11.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,578

Per pupil spending ?

42.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

435 Somerset Ave
Rockwood, PA 15557-1030

(814) 926-4677

District: Rockwood Area School District

Students who attend Rockwood Area Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Rockwood Area Junior/Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.9%

Two or more races:

2.7%

Hispanic:

0.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 81st percentile in 2015 → 59th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Pennsylvania average (52% vs 45% meeting standards)

✓Above the Pennsylvania median (59th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 22 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school52%

District avg46%

Pennsylvania avg45%

623^rd of 1,511

Pennsylvania public elementary schools ?

Top 41%▼ down 22 pts since 2015

From top 19% (2015) to top 41% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

223^rd of 606Rockwood Area School District among Pennsylvania districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	61.6	623 of 1511	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	68.9	514 of 1526	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.0	636 of 1534	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.8	629 of 1534	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	61.1	609 of 1433	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	83.3	211 of 1544	86.3%	★★★★☆
2018	75.8	367 of 1530	76.0%	★★★★☆
2017	75.2	381 of 1547	75.4%	★★★★☆
2016	79.3	293 of 1554	81.1%	★★★★☆
2015	79.1	280 of 1474	81.0%	★★★★☆
2014	72.6	427 of 1467	70.9%	★★★★☆
2013	73.6	413 of 1519	72.8%	★★★★☆
2012	71.8	491 of 1599	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	64.8	654 of 1597	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	64.2	655 of 1579	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	52.7	918 of 1549	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2008	53.2	915 of 1551	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2007	52.8	911 of 1555	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2006	59.6	717 of 1545	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2005	60.2	624 of 1299	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2004	86.3	129 of 1308	90.1%	★★★★★
2003	56.3	662 of 1302	49.2%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	60.5	620 of 1466	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	76.1	330 of 1488	77.8%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	74.6	256 of 1369	81.3%	★★★★☆
2024	76.1	261 of 1432	81.8%	★★★★☆
2023	67.7	421 of 1414	70.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	59.8	642 of 1475	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.8	717 of 1495	52.0%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	46.5	670 of 1201	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	52.8	604 of 1229	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	42.6	779 of 1236	37.0%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)81st percentile+23 vs school

Female (2025)58th percentile~ school

Male (2025)56th percentile~ school

White (2025)44th percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

Math52%+10 vs state

English Language Arts51%+3 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSSA Math (2025)					PSSA English Language Arts (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Rockwood Area Elementary School	Public	K-6	435 Somerset Ave	Rockwood	15557	Somerset County	Rockwood Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 926-4677	295	26	11.3	42.4%	286 (96.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)	61.6	623^rd of 1511 public elementary schools	58.8%		68.9	514^th of 1526 public elementary schools	66.3%	109	57.1	33.4	54.3	62.8	51.9	64.3	47.3	45.8	54.3	51.3	$19,578	$3,807	$15,771
Eagle View Elementary School	Public	3-5	191 Discovery Ln	Somerset	15501	Somerset County	Somerset Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 444-8455	439	37	11.8	58.5%	400 (91.1%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (4.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.9%)	67.6	515^th of 1511 public elementary schools	65.9%		69.4	506^th of 1526 public elementary schools	66.8%	9	56.8	60.2	53.2		56.6	56.8	58.5	55.3		56.7	$17,925	$1,729	$16,196
Maple Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	105 New Centerville Rd	Somerset	15501	Somerset County	Somerset Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 445-6677	484	41	11.9	54.5%	447 (92.4%)	2 (0.4%)	22 (4.5%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.1%)								(n/a)											$18,531	$1,824	$16,707
Meyersdale Area Elementary School	Public	K-5	1345 Shaw Mines Rd	Meyersdale	15552	Somerset County	Meyersdale Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 634-8313	338	30	11.2	53.3%	325 (96.2%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	63.2	602^nd of 1511 public elementary schools	60.2%		77.3	345^th of 1526 public elementary schools	77.4%	257	46.4	74.0	44.2		54.9	51.8	66.7	48.0		55.5	$20,899	$2,702	$18,197
Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary School	Public	K-4	1025 E Main Street	Berlin	15530	Somerset County	Berlin Brothersvalley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 267-4623	290	24	12.2	45.2%	274 (94.5%)	3 (1.0%)	7 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)	56	727^th of 1511 public elementary schools	51.9%		53.2	822^nd of 1526 public elementary schools	46.1%	95	56.0	63.4			59.7	40.7	51.7			46.2	$14,270	$1,991	$12,280
Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	172 Turkeyfoot Rd	Confluence	15424	Somerset County	Turkeyfoot Valley Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 395-3621	135	13	10.3	77.0%	132 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	14	1288^th of 1511 public elementary schools	14.8%		12	1329^th of 1526 public elementary schools	12.9%	41	8.3	46.7	13.3	7.1	19.6	25.0	13.3	13.3	21.4	17.9	$22,059	$2,415	$19,644
Salisbury-Elk Lick Elementary School	Public	K-6	196 Smith Ave	Salisbury	15558	Somerset County	Salisbury-Elk Lick School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 662-2733	130	14	9.6	63.1%	123 (94.6%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.8%)	80.4	274^th of 1511 public elementary schools	81.9%		62.7	649^th of 1526 public elementary schools	57.5%	375	66.7	64.3	64.7	64.7	65.2	66.6	64.3	64.7	58.8	63.6	$23,116	$7,577	$15,539
Shanksville-Stonycreek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1325 Corner Stone Rd	Shanksville	15560	Somerset County	Shanksville-Stonycreek School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 267-4649	133	11	11.5		131 (98.5%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27	1113^th of 1511 public elementary schools	26.3%		34.1	1077^th of 1526 public elementary schools	29.4%	36	44.4	29.4	9.1		26.3	55.6	41.2	4.5		31.6	$143	$08	$135
Springfield Elementary School	Public	K-5	14 School House Road	Normalville	15469	Fayette County	Connellsville Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 455-3191	298	24	12.6	103.7%	291 (97.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	35.8	1020^th of 1511 public elementary schools	32.5%		39.9	1008^th of 1526 public elementary schools	33.9%	12	43.6	37.8	23.8		35.9	40.0	42.2	42.9		41.5	$19,676	$1,917	$17,759
Donegal Elementary School	Public	K-3	138 Schoolhouse Lane	Jones Mills	15646	Westmoreland County	Mount Pleasant Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 547-4100	92	8	12.2	67.4%	82 (89.1%)	2 (2.2%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.5%)								(n/a)	42.1				42.1	36.8				36.8	$15,708	$657	$15,050

Frequently Asked Questions about Rockwood Area Elementary School

How many students attend Rockwood Area Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 295 students attended Rockwood Area Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Rockwood Area Elementary School?

Students at Rockwood Area Elementary School are 97% White, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Rockwood Area Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Rockwood Area Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Rockwood Area Junior/Senior High School

Is Rockwood Area Elementary School a good school?

Rockwood Area Elementary School ranks 623^rd of 1511 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Rockwood Area Elementary School in?

Rockwood Area School District

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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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