Serving 792 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mcdonald Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 792 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcdonald Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mcdonald Elementary School's student population of 792 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
792 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mcdonald Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcdonald Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1525 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
24%
14%
Black
7%
14%
White
60%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcdonald Elementary School's ranking?
Mcdonald Elementary School is ranked #1525 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Mcdonald Elementary School often compared to?
Mcdonald Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Davis Elementary School, Willow Dale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Mcdonald Elementary School?
792 students attend Mcdonald Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Mcdonald Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcdonald Elementary School?
Mcdonald Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mcdonald Elementary School offer ?
Mcdonald Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mcdonald Elementary School part of?
Mcdonald Elementary School is part of Centennial SD School District.
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