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#2779 of 2,846 schools in PA
Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms
Elementary School · Hazleton Area Sd · Mcadoo, PA
A Hazleton Area Sd elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
15 Kelayres Rd, Mcadoo, PA 18237
- Math 7% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 28% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 13-year record (2012–2024) and has held near 17% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* 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 Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,181
Median home value
$90,400
Median rent
$1,021/mo
College educated
14%
Homeownership
63.8%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18237; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heights Terrace El/msEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | K–8 | 3.8 mi | 1,209 | Compare → |
| Hazleton Trinity Nursery & Kindergarten SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 4.4 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Immanuel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | K–12 | 4.4 mi | 153 | Compare → |
| West Hazleton El/msEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | K–8 | 4.5 mi | 999 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hazleton Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #7 of 11
- District spending per student
- $13,547NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms is listed in Hazleton Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms
Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms is a public elementary school in Mcadoo, PA, part of Hazleton Area Sd, serving approximately 877 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,779 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms
What grades does Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms serve?
Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms?
Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms has an enrollment of approximately 877 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms rank in PA?
Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms ranks #2,779 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms's MySchoolScout rating?
Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms a charter school?
No, Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms a Title I school?
No, Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms?
100.0% of students at Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 877
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Schuylkill County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.6%
- Phone
- (570) 459-3111
- Area population (ZIP 18237)
- 3,808
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
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 18237; 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, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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