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#634 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 22% in state

Hills-hendersonville EL Sch

Elementary School · Canon-mcmillan Sd · Canonsburg, PA

A Canon-mcmillan Sd elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

50 Mayview Rd, Canonsburg, PA 15317

  • Math 74% vs PA 47% (2024)
  • Reading 75% vs PA 54% (2024)
  • 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency73% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency76% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+21.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+20.2 pts
Overall Proficiency75% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+11.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
District spending per student$14,528
Chronic Absenteeism4.7%

Students at Hills-hendersonville EL Sch score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency74%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
47%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency75%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
54%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 75% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
70%
ELA
80%
2024
Math
74%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

26.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hills-hendersonville 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average271/100K

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

$107,962

Median home value

$329,600

Median rent

$1,180/mo

College educated

52%

Homeownership

80.6%

Poverty rate

4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15317; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Streams EL SchEnrollment path unverified9.1K–42.1 mi428Compare →
Baker EL SchEnrollment path unverified8.9K–42.6 mi458Compare →

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.

Canon-mcmillan Sd

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#2 of 9
District spending per student
$14,528NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hills-hendersonville EL Sch is listed in Canon-McMillan SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hills-hendersonville EL Sch

Hills-hendersonville EL Sch is a public elementary school in Canonsburg, PA, part of Canon-mcmillan Sd, serving approximately 253 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #634 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hills-hendersonville EL Sch

What grades does Hills-hendersonville EL Sch serve?

Hills-hendersonville EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Hills-hendersonville EL Sch?

Hills-hendersonville EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 253 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hills-hendersonville EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Hills-hendersonville EL Sch is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hills-hendersonville EL Sch rank in PA?

Hills-hendersonville EL Sch ranks #634 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Hills-hendersonville EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Hills-hendersonville EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Hills-hendersonville EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hills-hendersonville EL Sch has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Hills-hendersonville EL Sch a charter school?

No, Hills-hendersonville EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hills-hendersonville EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Hills-hendersonville EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hills-hendersonville EL Sch?

26.1% of students at Hills-hendersonville 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
253
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Washington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.7%
Area population (ZIP 15317)
43,813
Area average commute
26.5 min
Area median age
40.9
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 15317; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

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