Very Good
#978 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 34% in state
Marclay Sch
Elementary School · Uniontown Area Sd · Markleysburg, PA
An Uniontown Area Sd elementary school where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.
111 Bruceton Road, Markleysburg, PA 15459
- Math 50% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 83% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Marclay Sch score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (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 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Marclay Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,609
Median home value
$181,500
Median rent
$772/mo
College educated
16%
Homeownership
69.1%
Poverty rate
15.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15459; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Uniontown Area SD
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Franklin SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–8 | Not available | 486 | Compare → |
| Franklin SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–6 | Not available | 130 | Compare → |
| Lafayette EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–5 | Not available | 267 | Compare → |
| Menallen SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–6 | Not available | 317 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Uniontown Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 9
- District spending per student
- $19,316NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Marclay Sch is listed in Uniontown Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marclay Sch
Marclay Sch is a public elementary school in Markleysburg, PA, part of Uniontown Area Sd, serving approximately 89 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #978 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marclay Sch
What grades does Marclay Sch serve?
Marclay Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Marclay Sch?
Marclay Sch has an enrollment of approximately 89 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marclay Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Marclay Sch is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marclay Sch rank in PA?
Marclay Sch ranks #978 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Marclay Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Marclay Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Marclay Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marclay Sch has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Marclay Sch a charter school?
No, Marclay Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marclay Sch a Title I school?
No, Marclay Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marclay Sch?
100.0% of students at Marclay 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
- 89
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Fayette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.1%
- Phone
- (724) 329-4248
- Area population (ZIP 15459)
- 1,676
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 15459; 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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