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#1575 of 2,846 schools in PA

Dassa Mckinney EL Sch

Elementary School · Moniteau Sd · West Sunbury, PA

A Moniteau Sd elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

391 Hooker Rd, West Sunbury, PA 16061

  • Math 51% vs PA 44% (2024)
  • Reading 55% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51.4% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.7% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-0.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.1 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+19.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$18,538
Chronic Absenteeism17.4%

Students at Dassa Mckinney EL Sch score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency51%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
44%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency55%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 35 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 53% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
68%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
69%
2016
Math
54%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
53%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
64%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
64%
2020*
Math
43%
ELA
56%
2021*
Math
43%
ELA
56%
2022
Math
49%
ELA
52%
2024
Math
51%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Dassa Mckinney 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$72,500

Median home value

$192,500

Median rent

$1,080/mo

College educated

15.1%

Homeownership

86.9%

Poverty rate

8.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16061; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Moniteau Sd

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$18,538NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dassa Mckinney EL Sch is listed in Moniteau SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dassa Mckinney EL Sch

Dassa Mckinney EL Sch is a public elementary school in West Sunbury, PA, part of Moniteau Sd, serving approximately 579 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,575 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dassa Mckinney EL Sch

What grades does Dassa Mckinney EL Sch serve?

Dassa Mckinney EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Dassa Mckinney EL Sch?

Dassa Mckinney EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 579 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dassa Mckinney EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Dassa Mckinney EL Sch is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dassa Mckinney EL Sch rank in PA?

Dassa Mckinney EL Sch ranks #1,575 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Dassa Mckinney EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Dassa Mckinney EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Dassa Mckinney EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dassa Mckinney EL Sch has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Dassa Mckinney EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Dassa Mckinney EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Dassa Mckinney EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dassa Mckinney EL Sch?

100.0% of students at Dassa Mckinney 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 – 6th
Enrollment
579
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Butler County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.4%
Area population (ZIP 16061)
2,578
Area average commute
31.8 min
Area median age
47
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 16061; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

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

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