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#1269 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 45% in state
Donegal Intermediate School
Elementary School · Donegal Sd · Marietta, PA
A Donegal Sd elementary school serving grades 3rd – 6th.
1177 River Road, Marietta, PA 17547
- Math 48% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Donegal Intermediate School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2012–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2024.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Donegal Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,801
Median home value
$243,000
Median rent
$1,139/mo
College educated
29.8%
Homeownership
71.6%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17547; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susquehanna Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| Kraybill Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–8 | 2.4 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Wrightsville EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 2.7 mi | 353 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Angels Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 3.2 mi | 140 | 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.
Donegal Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,904NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Donegal Intermediate School is listed in Donegal SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Donegal Intermediate School
Donegal Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Marietta, PA, part of Donegal Sd, serving approximately 801 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,269 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Donegal Intermediate School
What grades does Donegal Intermediate School serve?
Donegal Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Donegal Intermediate School?
Donegal Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 801 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donegal Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Donegal Intermediate School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Donegal Intermediate School rank in PA?
Donegal Intermediate School ranks #1,269 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Donegal Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Donegal Intermediate School 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 Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Donegal Intermediate School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Donegal Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Donegal Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Donegal Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Donegal Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Donegal Intermediate School?
50.2% of students at Donegal Intermediate School 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
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 801
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Lancaster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.5%
- Phone
- (717) 426-1561
- Area population (ZIP 17547)
- 9,100
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 17547; 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, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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