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#1476 of 2,846 schools in PA
Jefferson-morgan EL Sch
Elementary School · Jefferson-morgan Sd · Jefferson, PA
A Jefferson-morgan Sd elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1363 Jefferson Rd PO Box 158, Jefferson, PA 15344
- Math 37% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jefferson-morgan EL Sch score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jefferson-morgan 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,156
Median home value
$146,300
College educated
26.1%
Homeownership
87.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15344; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Door Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| Carmichaels Area EL CtrEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 5.0 mi | 443 | 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.
Jefferson-morgan Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $18,242NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jefferson-morgan EL Sch is listed in Jefferson-Morgan SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jefferson-morgan EL Sch
Jefferson-morgan EL Sch is a public elementary school in Jefferson, PA, part of Jefferson-morgan Sd, serving approximately 402 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,476 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jefferson-morgan EL Sch
What grades does Jefferson-morgan EL Sch serve?
Jefferson-morgan EL Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Jefferson-morgan EL Sch?
Jefferson-morgan EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 402 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson-morgan EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson-morgan EL Sch is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jefferson-morgan EL Sch rank in PA?
Jefferson-morgan EL Sch ranks #1,476 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Jefferson-morgan EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Jefferson-morgan EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Jefferson-morgan EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson-morgan EL Sch has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Jefferson-morgan EL Sch a charter school?
No, Jefferson-morgan EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jefferson-morgan EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Jefferson-morgan EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jefferson-morgan EL Sch?
46.3% of students at Jefferson-morgan 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 402
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Greene County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.8%
- Phone
- (724) 883-2310
- Area population (ZIP 15344)
- 1,614
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
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 15344; 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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