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#1288 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 45% in state
Donegal EL Sch
Elementary School · Mount Pleasant Area Sd · Jones Mills, PA
A Mount Pleasant Area Sd elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
138 Schoolhouse Lane, Jones Mills, PA 15646
- Math 58% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Donegal EL Sch score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Donegal 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,486
College educated
16.3%
Homeownership
94%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15646; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champion Christian School -donegalPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 68 | Compare → |
| Norvelt EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–3 | Not available | 495 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mount Pleasant Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,528NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Donegal EL Sch is listed in Mount Pleasant Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Donegal EL Sch
Donegal EL Sch is a public elementary school in Jones Mills, PA, part of Mount Pleasant Area Sd, serving approximately 118 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,288 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Donegal EL Sch
What grades does Donegal EL Sch serve?
Donegal EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Donegal EL Sch?
Donegal EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 118 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donegal EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Donegal EL Sch is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Donegal EL Sch rank in PA?
Donegal EL Sch ranks #1,288 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Donegal EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Donegal EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Donegal EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Donegal EL Sch has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Donegal EL Sch a charter school?
No, Donegal EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Donegal EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Donegal EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Donegal EL Sch?
52.5% of students at Donegal 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
- 118
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Westmoreland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.2%
- Phone
- (724) 547-4100
- Area population (ZIP 15646)
- 173
- Area median age
- 42.3
Official sources & links
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 15646; 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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