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Francis Mcclure EL Sch

Elementary School · Mckeesport Area Sd · Mckeesport, PA

A Mckeesport Area Sd elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

500 Longvue Dr, Mckeesport, PA 15131

  • Math 25% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 34% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change-0.91 pts/yr
Data Period2017–2024
TrendStable
Academics4.6Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.7% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-26.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-22.8 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-4.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
District spending per student$17,863
Chronic Absenteeism42.7%

Students at Francis Mcclure EL Sch score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency25%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency34%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 6 points across the 8-year record (2017–2024) and has held near 29% recently.

Show all 7 years
2017
Math
29%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
29%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
29%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
40%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
39%
2024
Math
25%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)

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

Based on 20 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 Francis Mcclure 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,313/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mckeesport), 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

$68,496

Median home value

$147,700

Median rent

$999/mo

College educated

30%

Homeownership

71.4%

Poverty rate

6.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15131; 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mary of Nazareth Catholic SPrivate · tuition7.1privatePK–80.6 mi141Compare →
Logan EL SchEnrollment path unverified6.7K–61.3 mi729Compare →
Praise Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.4privateK–81.7 mi111Compare →
Propel Cs-mckeesportCharter · enrollment unverified3.3K–82.1 mi311Compare →

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

Mckeesport Area Sd

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$17,863NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
30.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Francis Mcclure EL Sch is listed in McKeesport Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Francis Mcclure EL Sch

Francis Mcclure EL Sch is a public elementary school in Mckeesport, PA, part of Mckeesport Area Sd, serving approximately 696 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,421 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Francis Mcclure EL Sch

What grades does Francis Mcclure EL Sch serve?

Francis Mcclure EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Francis Mcclure EL Sch?

Francis Mcclure EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 696 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Francis Mcclure EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Francis Mcclure EL Sch is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Francis Mcclure EL Sch rank in PA?

Francis Mcclure EL Sch ranks #1,421 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Francis Mcclure EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Francis Mcclure EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Francis Mcclure EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Francis Mcclure EL Sch has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).

Is Francis Mcclure EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Francis Mcclure EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Francis Mcclure EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Francis Mcclure EL Sch?

100.0% of students at Francis Mcclure 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 – 5th
Enrollment
696
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Allegheny County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.7%
Area population (ZIP 15131)
8,451
Area average commute
26.9 min
Area median age
54
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 15131; 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, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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