Friendship Hill Elementary School

Summary:

Friendship Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Point Marion, Pennsylvania, serving 169 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Albert Gallatin Area School District, which is ranked 401 out of 610 school districts in the state.

Friendship Hill Elementary School consistently outperforms the district and state averages in PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. In the 2023-2024 school year, 58.9% of Friendship Hill students were proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts, compared to 47.1% for the district and 53% for the state. The school also had 63.6% of students proficient or better in PSSA Science, outpacing the district's 58.1% and the state's 65.8%. However, the school's Math performance, while still above the district average, has been more variable and has not consistently matched the state's proficiency levels.

Despite having a significantly higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Friendship Hill Elementary School has been able to maintain strong academic performance. The school's diverse student population, with a lower percentage of White students compared to the state average, may contribute to its unique educational environment and approach. Additionally, the school's relatively low student-to-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending compared to the district and state averages suggest that the allocation of resources may be a contributing factor to its academic success.


Detail:

Public K-5

 218 New Geneva Rd
       Point Marion, PA  15474-9722


(724) 725-9515

District: Albert Gallatin Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
846th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,714 Help


Students who attend Friendship Hill Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Albert Gallatin South Middle School
High:    Albert Gallatin Area Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.2 Help
Number of students:  158

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.2%
Two or more races:
3.2%
American Indian:
0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Friendship Hill Elementary School ranks worse than 55.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Albert Gallatin Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.15. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Friendship Hill Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Albert Gallatin Area School District. Racial makeup is: White (96.2%), two or more races (3.2%), American Indian (0.6%). (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 Albert Gallatin Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Friendship Hill Elementary School is 10.2, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Albert Gallatin Area School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Friendship Hill Elementary School is $18,714, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Albert Gallatin Area School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Friendship Hill Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Friendship Hill Elementary School 846th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Friendship Hill Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Albert Gallatin Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Albert Gallatin Area School District 401st of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Friendship Hill Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Friendship Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 46.74 807th 1302 38.0%
2004 70.24 431st 1308 67.0%
2005 25.55 1066th 1299 17.9%
2006 38.60 1165th 1545 24.6%
2007 30.24 1264th 1555 18.7%
2008 33.17 1234th 1551 20.4%
2009 18.46 1366th 1549 11.8%
2010 39.01 1193rd 1579 24.4%
2011 46.86 1077th 1597 32.6%
2012 47.22 1094th 1599 31.6%
2013 30.14 1204th 1519 20.7%
2014 29.66 1166th 1467 20.5%
2015 24.03 1155th 1474 21.6%
2016 27.26 1200th 1554 22.8%
2017 38.48 1092nd 1547 29.4%
2018 45.76 992nd 1530 35.2%
2019 58.00 768th 1544 50.3%
2021 62.43 584th 1433 59.2%
2022 55.80 776th 1534 49.4%
2023 47.35 916th 1534 40.3%
2024 51.15 846th 1526 44.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Friendship Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.80 614th 1414 56.6%
2024 54.78 692nd 1432 51.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Friendship Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 51.39 818th 1488 45.0%
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Rank History for White students at Friendship Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.01 1015th 1236 17.9%
2024 33.29 912th 1229 25.8%
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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 Friendship Hill Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 305 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 308
1989 314 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1990 307 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1991 372 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1992 356 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1993 353 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1994 332 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1995 339 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1996 339 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1997 335 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 338
1998 351 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1999 352 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2000 460 11 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 471
2001 286 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2002 251 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 253
2003 251 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 253
2004 242 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 245
2005 228 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 234
2006 244 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 249
2007 208 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 209
2008 210 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 213
2009 199 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 6 206
2010 203 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 207
2011 232 5 0 0 0 0 2 0 239
2012 237 3 0 1 0 0 2 0 243
2013 215 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 220
2014 204 3 0 0 0 0 3 0 210
2015 205 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 208
2016 229 3 0 1 0 0 2 0 235
2017 202 2 0 1 0 0 3 0 208
2018 199 1 0 1 0 1 4 0 206
2019 209 0 0 2 1 0 8 0 220
2020 202 1 0 2 2 0 8 0 215
2021 174 0 0 0 1 0 8 0 183
2022 163 0 0 0 1 0 12 0 176
2023 158 0 0 0 1 0 10 0 169
2024 152 0 0 0 1 0 5 0 158

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 Friendship Hill Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 308 15.0 20.5 n/a
1989 314 16.0 19.6 n/a
1990 307 17.0 18.0 0
1991 372 18.0 20.6 n/a
1992 358 17.0 21.0 n/a
1993 356 17.0 20.9 n/a
1994 333 19.0 17.5 n/a
1995 341 19.0 17.9 n/a
1996 341 19.0 17.9 n/a
1997 338 18.0 18.8 n/a
1998 353 17.0 20.8 n/a
1999 353 17.0 20.8 n/a
2000 471 16.0 29.4 40.3
2001 287 15.0 19.1 59.9
2002 253 18.8 13.5 69.6
2003 253 18.8 13.5 69.6
2004 245 19.9 12.3 78.8
2005 234 15.7 14.9 75.2
2006 249 16.7 14.9 72.3
2007 209 18.6 11.2 70.8
2008 213 17.6 12.1 65.3
2009 206 16.6 12.4 75.5
2010 207 17.3 11.9 71
2011 239 18.8 12.7 69.5
2012 243 17.8 13.6 65
2013 220 15.8 13.9 63.2
2014 210 17.6 11.8 64.8
2015 208 17.0 12.2 63.5
2016 235 17.0 13.8 100
2017 208 17.7 11.7 100
2018 206 16.7 12.2 100
2019 220 18.7 11.7 100
2020 215 14.2 15.0 100
2021 183 16.7 10.9 98.4
2022 176 16.2 10.8 98.3
2023 169 16.7 10.0 100
2024 158 15.4 10.2 100

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 Friendship Hill Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 308 15.0 20.5 n/a
1989 314 16.0 19.6 n/a
1990 307 17.0 18.0 0
1991 372 18.0 20.6 n/a
1992 358 17.0 21.0 n/a
1993 356 17.0 20.9 n/a
1994 333 19.0 17.5 n/a
1995 341 19.0 17.9 n/a
1996 341 19.0 17.9 n/a
1997 338 18.0 18.8 n/a
1998 353 17.0 20.8 n/a
1999 353 17.0 20.8 n/a
2000 471 16.0 29.4 40.3
2001 287 15.0 19.1 59.9
2002 253 18.8 13.5 69.6
2003 253 18.8 13.5 69.6
2004 245 19.9 12.3 78.8
2005 234 15.7 14.9 75.2
2006 249 16.7 14.9 72.3
2007 209 18.6 11.2 70.8
2008 213 17.6 12.1 65.3
2009 206 16.6 12.4 75.5
2010 207 17.3 11.9 71
2011 239 18.8 12.7 69.5
2012 243 17.8 13.6 65
2013 220 15.8 13.9 63.2
2014 210 17.6 11.8 64.8
2015 208 17.0 12.2 63.5
2016 235 17.0 13.8 100
2017 208 17.7 11.7 100
2018 206 16.7 12.2 100
2019 220 18.7 11.7 100
2020 215 14.2 15.0 100
2021 183 16.7 10.9 98.4
2022 176 16.2 10.8 98.3
2023 169 16.7 10.0 100
2024 158 15.4 10.2 100

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 Friendship Hill Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,868 (13.2%) $12,292 (86.8%) $14,160
2020 $1,114 (13.5%) $7,163 (86.5%) $8,277
2021 $1,820 (11.3%) $14,291 (88.7%) $16,111
2022 $4,038 (21.6%) $14,676 (78.4%) $18,714

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Friendship Hill Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 768th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 916th of 1534 Elementary schools
 10%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Friendship Hill Elementary School)81.869.6
 12.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Friendship Hill Elementary School)81.852.1
 29.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Friendship Hill Elementary School)3625
 11%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Friendship Hill Elementary School)8467.9
 16.1%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Friendship Hill Elementary School)3650
 14%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Friendship Hill Elementary School)52.938.4
 14.5%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Friendship Hill Elementary School)52.953.9
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Friendship Hill Elementary School)58.742.9
 15.8%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Friendship Hill Elementary School)8467.9
 16.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Friendship Hill Elementary School)58.752
 6.7%
   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 Students220169
 23.2%
African American00
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic20
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White209158
 24.4%
Two or More Races810
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 158 students attended Friendship Hill Elementary School.

Students at Friendship Hill Elementary School are 96% White, 3% Two or more races.

Friendship Hill Elementary School ranks 846th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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