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#144 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 5% in state

Mckean EL Sch

Elementary School · General Mclane Sd · Mc Kean, PA

A General Mclane Sd elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

5120 West Rd, Mc Kean, PA 16426

  • Math 68% vs PA 47% (2024)
  • Reading 67% vs PA 54% (2024)
  • 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency68% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67.2% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+16.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11.4 pts
Overall Proficiency68% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+9.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile79th
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
District spending per student$16,018
Chronic Absenteeism12%

Students at Mckean EL Sch score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency68%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
47%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency67%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
54%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 68% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
73%
ELA
75%
2024
Math
68%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (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

39.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Mckean 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$79,554

Median home value

$219,300

Median rent

$975/mo

College educated

22.8%

Homeownership

85.5%

Poverty rate

9.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16426; 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Leadership Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.4privatePK–83.4 mi85Compare →
Asbury EL SchEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–53.5 mi551Compare →
Community Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9private1–124.5 mi62Compare →
Erie First Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.2privatePK–124.5 mi202Compare →

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.

General Mclane Sd

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$16,018NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mckean EL Sch is listed in General McLane SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mckean EL Sch

Mckean EL Sch is a public elementary school in Mc Kean, PA, part of General Mclane Sd, serving approximately 317 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #144 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mckean EL Sch

What grades does Mckean EL Sch serve?

Mckean EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Mckean EL Sch?

Mckean EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 317 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Mckean EL Sch is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mckean EL Sch rank in PA?

Mckean EL Sch ranks #144 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Mckean EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Mckean EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Mckean EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mckean EL Sch has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Mckean EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Mckean EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

39.1% of students at Mckean 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
317
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Erie County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.0%
Area population (ZIP 16426)
3,324
Area average commute
22.9 min
Area median age
50.2
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 16426; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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