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#1522 of 2,846 schools in PA

Marshall EL Sch

Elementary School · Laurel Highlands Sd · Uniontown, PA

A Laurel Highlands Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

335 Park Street, Uniontown, PA 15401

  • Math 53% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 60% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.26 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52.3% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59.1% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+0.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.3 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+2.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$18,983
Chronic Absenteeism21.5%

Students at Marshall EL Sch score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency53%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency60%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
45%
2024
Math
53%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

50.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Marshall 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,169/100K

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

$52,051

Median home value

$151,600

Median rent

$761/mo

College educated

23%

Homeownership

64%

Poverty rate

18.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15401; 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

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New DirectionsPrivate · tuition7.5privateK–122.4 mi75Compare →

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.

Laurel Highlands Sd

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#3 of 6
District spending per student
$18,983NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Marshall EL Sch is listed in Laurel Highlands SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Marshall EL Sch

Marshall EL Sch is a public elementary school in Uniontown, PA, part of Laurel Highlands Sd, serving approximately 321 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,522 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marshall EL Sch

What grades does Marshall EL Sch serve?

Marshall EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Marshall EL Sch?

Marshall EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 321 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Marshall EL Sch is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Marshall EL Sch rank in PA?

Marshall EL Sch ranks #1,522 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Marshall EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Marshall EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Marshall EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Marshall EL Sch has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Marshall EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Marshall EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

50.8% of students at Marshall 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
321
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Fayette County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.5%
Area population (ZIP 15401)
30,230
Area average commute
25.3 min
Area median age
45.1
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 15401; 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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