Serving 808 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 808 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcdonald Elementary School's student population of 808 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
808 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
School Rankings
Mcdonald Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcdonald Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1811 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
21%
15%
Black
5%
14%
White
62%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcdonald Elementary School's ranking?
Mcdonald Elementary School is ranked #1811 out of 2,733 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, Maureen M Welch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Mcdonald Elementary School?
808 students attend Mcdonald Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Mcdonald Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcdonald Elementary School?
Mcdonald Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mcdonald Elementary School offer ?
Mcdonald Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcdonald Elementary School part of?
Mcdonald Elementary School is part of Centennial School District.
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