Excellent
#205 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 7% in state
Donegal Primary School
Elementary School · Donegal Sd · Mount Joy, PA
A Donegal Sd elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1055 Koser Rd, Mount Joy, PA 17552
- Math 82% proficient (2011)
- Reading 76% proficient (2011)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Donegal Primary School score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2011 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 13 points since 2009, reaching 79% in 2011, across a 3-year record (2009–2011).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2011) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2011)
Based on 6 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Donegal Primary 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average431/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mount Joy), 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
$89,776
Median home value
$275,600
Median rent
$1,225/mo
College educated
33%
Homeownership
71.4%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17552; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Janus SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | 2–12 | 1.5 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Kraybill Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–8 | 1.9 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Sonlight River Brethren SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | 1–12 | 2.7 mi | 53 | Compare → |
| Farmdale EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–6 | 3.2 mi | 507 | 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
- #1 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 Primary School is listed in Donegal SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Donegal Primary School
Donegal Primary School is a public elementary school in Mount Joy, PA, part of Donegal Sd, serving approximately 601 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #205 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Donegal Primary School
What grades does Donegal Primary School serve?
Donegal Primary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Donegal Primary School?
Donegal Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 601 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donegal Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Donegal Primary School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Donegal Primary School rank in PA?
Donegal Primary School ranks #205 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Donegal Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Donegal Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Donegal Primary School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Is Donegal Primary School a charter school?
No, Donegal Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Donegal Primary School a Title I school?
No, Donegal Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Donegal Primary School?
45.6% of students at Donegal Primary 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
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 601
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lancaster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (717) 653-8812
- Area population (ZIP 17552)
- 19,747
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 44
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 · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 17552; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2011; directory SY 2023–24
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