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#573 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 20% in state

Borland Manor EL Sch

Elementary School · Canon-mcmillan Sd · Canonsburg, PA

A Canon-mcmillan Sd elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

30 Giffin Dr, Canonsburg, PA 15317

  • Math 72% vs PA 47% (2024)
  • Reading 76% vs PA 54% (2024)
  • 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72.4% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency75.9% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+20.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+20.1 pts
Overall Proficiency74% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)65% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+9.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$14,528
Chronic Absenteeism5.7%

Students at Borland Manor EL Sch score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency72%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
47%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency76%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
54%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 74% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
71%
2024
Math
72%
ELA
76%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

22.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Borland Manor EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Pittsburgh map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average271/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Canonsburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$107,962

Median home value

$329,600

Median rent

$1,180/mo

College educated

52%

Homeownership

80.6%

Poverty rate

4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15317; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
South Central ELEnrollment path unverified6.3K–41.0 mi438Compare →
Southwood SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3private2–121.8 mi49Compare →
Pleasant Valley EL SchEnrollment path unverified8.6K–32.5 mi495Compare →
Muse EL SchEnrollment path unverified7.2K–42.8 mi760Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Canon-mcmillan Sd

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#1 of 9
District spending per student
$14,528NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Borland Manor EL Sch is listed in Canon-McMillan SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Borland Manor EL Sch

Borland Manor EL Sch is a public elementary school in Canonsburg, PA, part of Canon-mcmillan Sd, serving approximately 264 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #573 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Borland Manor EL Sch

What grades does Borland Manor EL Sch serve?

Borland Manor EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Borland Manor EL Sch?

Borland Manor EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 264 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Borland Manor EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Borland Manor EL Sch is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Borland Manor EL Sch rank in PA?

Borland Manor EL Sch ranks #573 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Borland Manor EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Borland Manor EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Borland Manor EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Borland Manor EL Sch has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Borland Manor EL Sch a charter school?

No, Borland Manor EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Borland Manor EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Borland Manor EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Borland Manor EL Sch?

22.7% of students at Borland Manor EL Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
264
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Washington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.7%
Area population (ZIP 15317)
43,813
Area average commute
26.5 min
Area median age
40.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 15317; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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