Iron Forge Elementary School

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Iron Forge Elementary School ranks 522 nd of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Iron Forge Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 484 students. The school is part of the South Middleton School District, which is ranked 213 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Iron Forge Elementary School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates of 58.1% in Math, 83.4% in Science, and 61.5% in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 40.4%, 65.8%, and 53%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly strong in 3rd grade Math, where 64.9% of students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 51.4%. Iron Forge also performs exceptionally well in certain student subgroups, such as Multi-racial students and English Language Learners, both of which received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to nearby schools, Iron Forge Elementary School outperforms most of the schools in the Carlisle Area School District and Northern York County School District on PSSA test scores, particularly in Math and Science. However, the nearby Monroe Elementary School, which is part of the Cumberland Valley School District, also performs very well, with proficiency rates that are comparable to or even higher than Iron Forge in some subject areas.

Detail:

Public 3-5

4 Academy Street Suite 200
Boiling Springs, PA 17007-9523

(717) 258-6484

District: South Middleton School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
522^nd of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,361

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 470

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.5%

Asian:

14.0%

Two or more races:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Iron Forge Elementary School ranks better than 65.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.62. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.5%), Asian (14%), two or more races (4.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Iron Forge Elementary School is 12.5. (See more...)

Compare Iron Forge Elementary School employs 37.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Iron Forge Elementary School is $13,361.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Iron Forge Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Iron Forge Elementary School 522^nd of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Iron Forge Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Asian students:

White students:

South Middleton School District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Middleton School District 213^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Iron Forge Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Iron Forge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2019	68.67	529^th	1544	65.7%
2021	73.99	379^th	1433	73.6%
2022	79.66	294^th	1534	80.8%
2023	74.24	402^nd	1534	73.8%
2024	68.62	522^nd	1526	65.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Iron Forge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	93.94	9^th	117	92.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Iron Forge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	82.00	19^th	200	90.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Iron Forge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	73.54	303^rd	1414	78.6%
2024	69.07	403^rd	1432	71.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Iron Forge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	64.06	589^th	1488	60.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Iron Forge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	62.92	291^st	1043	72.1%
2024	49.38	510^th	1084	53.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Iron Forge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	70.69	434^th	1495	71.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at Iron Forge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	23.31	129^th	160	19.4%
2024	15.57	151^st	168	10.1%

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Rank History for White students at Iron Forge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	60.18	491^st	1236	60.3%
2024	55.50	561^st	1229	54.4%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Iron Forge Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	423	9	8	24	0	0	23	487
2019	419	10	8	16	0	1	20	474
2020	426	11	8	10	0	1	23	479
2021	404	10	16	6	1	1	23	461
2022	420	6	17	4	1	1	29	478
2023	394	7	51	8	1	1	22	484
2024	355	10	66	12	2	2	23	470

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 Iron Forge Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	487	29.1	16.6	26.7
2019	474	31.4	15.0	26.8
2020	479	30.3	15.7	29.2
2021	461	34.2	13.4	32.1
2022	478	35.2	13.5	31.8
2023	484	36.3	13.3	34.9
2024	470	37.3	12.5	40

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 Iron Forge Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	487	29.1	16.6	26.7
2019	474	31.4	15.0	26.8
2020	479	30.3	15.7	29.2
2021	461	34.2	13.4	32.1
2022	478	35.2	13.5	31.8
2023	484	36.3	13.3	34.9
2024	470	37.3	12.5	40

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Iron Forge Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$616 (5.0%)	$11,756 (95.0%)	$12,372
2020	$651 (5.3%)	$11,602 (94.7%)	$12,253
2021	$880 (5.5%)	$15,068 (94.5%)	$15,948
2022	$801 (6.0%)	$12,560 (94.0%)	$13,361

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Iron Forge Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 529^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 402^nd of 1534 Elementary schools	8.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Iron Forge Elementary School)	72.3	71.6	0.7%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iron Forge Elementary School)	70.9	61.5	9.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Iron Forge Elementary School)	59.9	64.7	4.8%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Iron Forge Elementary School)	87.1	84.4	2.7%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iron Forge Elementary School)	69.9	65.2	4.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Iron Forge Elementary School)	52.2	58	5.8%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iron Forge Elementary School)	64.3	61.5	2.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Iron Forge Elementary School)	60.6	64.8	4.2%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Iron Forge Elementary School)	87.1	84.4	2.7%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Iron Forge Elementary School)	68	62.9	5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	474	484	2.1%
African American	10	7	30%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	8	51	537.5%
Hispanic	16	8	50%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	419	394	6%
Two or More Races	20	22	10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	26.8%	34.9%	8.1%

Schools Near Iron Forge Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)				PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Iron Forge Elementary School	Public	3-5	4 Academy Street Suite 200	Boiling Springs	17007	Cumberland County	South Middleton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 258-6484	470	37	12.5	40.0%	355 (75.5%)	10 (2.1%)	12 (2.6%)	66 (14.0%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	23 (4.9%)	68.6	522^nd of 1526 public elementary schools	65.8%		74.2	402^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	73.8%	120	64.9	55.0	55.4	58.1	83.4	83.4	67.2	57.6	60.5	61.5	$13,361	$801	$12,560
Monroe Elementary School	Public	K-5	1240 Boiling Springs Rd	Boiling Springs	17007	Cumberland County	Cumberland Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 697-0028	522	32	16.5	29.7%	405 (77.6%)	16 (3.1%)	40 (7.7%)	36 (6.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.4%)	67.4	548^th of 1526 public elementary schools	64.1%		78.9	309^th of 1534 public elementary schools	79.9%	239	62.1	38.2	62.7	53.5	81.3	81.3	70.3	58.4	72.5	66.6	$12,852	$137	$12,715
W.G. Rice Elementary School	Public	K-2	805 Holly Pike	Mount Holly Springs	17065	Cumberland County	South Middleton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 258-6484	459	32	14.5	45.1%	348 (75.8%)	10 (2.2%)	13 (2.8%)	63 (13.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.4%)								(n/a)											$15,981	$940	$15,041
Mt Holly Springs Elementary School	Public	K-5	110 Mooreland Ave	Mount Holly Springs	17065	Cumberland County	Carlisle Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 240-6800	215	16	13.1	62.8%	170 (79.1%)	5 (2.3%)	22 (10.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.9%)	23.5	1175^th of 1526 public elementary schools	23.0%		22.9	1192^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	22.3%	17	24.3	37.8	13.2	25.0	70.2	70.2	36.4	43.2	21.1	33.4	$18,247	$1,276	$16,971
Letort Elementary School	Public	K-5	110 E South St	Carlisle	17013	Cumberland County	Carlisle Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 240-6800	242	18	13.7	62.8%	117 (48.3%)	44 (18.2%)	35 (14.5%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (17.8%)	40.8	998^th of 1526 public elementary schools	34.6%		48.8	891^st of 1534 public elementary schools	41.9%	107	40.5	27.0	44.8	37.5	64.8	64.8	48.6	35.1	69.2	51.3	$16,111	$1,445	$14,666
Mooreland Elementary School	Public	K-5	329 Wilson St	Carlisle	17013	Cumberland County	Carlisle Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 240-6800	388	27	14.6	59.0%	204 (52.6%)	37 (9.5%)	67 (17.3%)	39 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	40 (10.3%)	52.6	829^th of 1526 public elementary schools	45.7%		58.5	730^th of 1534 public elementary schools	52.4%	99	50.0	45.1	44.7	46.4	71.8	71.8	70.4	50.7	50.0	56.3	$15,701	$297	$15,405
Hamilton Elementary School	Public	K-5	735 Clay St	Carlisle	17013	Cumberland County	Carlisle Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 240-6800	368	27	13.6	72.3%	141 (38.3%)	92 (25.0%)	63 (17.1%)	30 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (11.4%)	40.6	1000^th of 1526 public elementary schools	34.5%		42	988^th of 1534 public elementary schools	35.6%	12	34.4	35.8	38.1	36.1	67.9	67.9	47.6	49.0	59.2	51.8	$16,647	$1,758	$14,889
South Mountain Elementary School	Public	K-5	711 South Mountain Road	Dillsburg	17019	York County	Northern York County School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 432-8691	415	30	13.8	27.0%	384 (92.5%)	6 (1.4%)	14 (3.4%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.4%)	61.9	666^th of 1526 public elementary schools	56.4%		66	574^th of 1534 public elementary schools	62.6%	92	38.6	58.3	45.6	48.2	83.4	83.4	59.0	68.5	58.2	62.3	$13,928	$423	$13,505
Crestview Elementary School	Public	K-5	240 Longs Gap Rd	Carlisle	17013	Cumberland County	Carlisle Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 240-6800	546	32	17.2	54.9%	352 (64.5%)	32 (5.9%)	44 (8.1%)	69 (12.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (8.8%)	49	877^th of 1526 public elementary schools	42.5%		53.6	818^th of 1534 public elementary schools	46.7%	59	56.9	40.7	24.2	40.1	78.8	78.8	60.2	53.6	48.4	53.9	$14,714	$365	$14,349
Dillsburg Elementary School	Public	K-5	202 S Chestnut St	Dillsburg	17019	York County	Northern York County School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 432-8691	457	33	13.9	23.9%	405 (88.6%)	4 (0.9%)	18 (3.9%)	11 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.9%)	80.2	280^th of 1526 public elementary schools	81.7%		77.2	335^th of 1534 public elementary schools	78.2%	55	74.4	70.0	57.9	67.1	87.1	87.1	78.2	62.8	70.2	70.7	$12,386	$262	$12,125

Frequently Asked Questions about Iron Forge Elementary School

How many students attend Iron Forge Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 470 students attended Iron Forge Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Iron Forge Elementary School?

Students at Iron Forge Elementary School are 76% White, 14% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American.

What district is Iron Forge Elementary School in?

South Middleton School District

Is Iron Forge Elementary School a good school?

Iron Forge Elementary School ranks 522^nd of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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