The top reported proficiency rate is 64% in Math. The lowest is 53% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Artman El Sch
Artman Elementary serves kindergarten through third grade in Hermitage, a mixed-use city in western Mercer County that is undergoing active growth and redevelopment. The school enrolls a diverse student body by enrollment count, with a majority of families qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Most of the school's students are white, with smaller shares identifying as multiracial, Black, or Asian.
The most recent state testing data, from the 2024-25 school year, covers only third grade, since Pennsylvania assesses students beginning in grade three. In math, third graders at Artman reached proficiency rates that place the school in the top quartile among Mercer County districts on an overall proficiency measure. In English language arts, the proficiency rate was lower, roughly halfway to the county median. The school tested a substantial cohort in both subjects. The state does not report average scale scores or participation rates for this school, and multi-year trend data was not available, so a parent cannot yet see whether these results are rising or falling.
The school sits on North Hermitage Road, in a car-dependent community. Hermitage is organized around dispersed campuses and commercial corridors rather than a walkable downtown. The area is auto-oriented, with limited public transit; a Safe Routes to School project is underway to extend sidewalks in the region. The broader city is experiencing significant redevelopment, including the conversion of the former Shenango Valley Mall site into a mixed-use center called Hickory Fields, which is drawing new retailers. The area is also expecting growth in residential units, both for purchase and rent, as major employers in healthcare, manufacturing, and logistics continue to expand.
Housing values in the immediate area are below both state and national benchmarks, making homeownership more affordable than in much of Pennsylvania. The Hermitage School District raised its property tax rate in the 2024-25 budget cycle after several years of no increases; families moving into the district should plan for the higher millage rate going forward, though the 2025-26 preliminary budget held the rate flat.
The school's enrollment is stable at around that size for its grade band. Whether the school offers specialized programs, career pathways, or enrichment opportunities was not specified in the available data. A parent interested in early-childhood or elementary-specific programming, or in understanding how the school bridges to the district's middle grades, may want to contact the school directly for details on curriculum, learning supports, and classroom structures.
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