Very Good
#1019 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 36% in state
Mendon EL Sch
Elementary School · Yough Sd · Ruffsdale, PA
A Yough Sd elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
164 Route 31, Ruffsdale, PA 15679
- Math 65% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mendon EL Sch score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 26 points since 2020, reaching 65% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mendon 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,969
Median home value
$188,100
Median rent
$975/mo
College educated
18%
Homeownership
88.8%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15679; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanwood EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 4.9 mi | 510 | Compare → |
| Southmoreland Primary CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–1 | 5.0 mi | 268 | Compare → |
| H W Good EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–4 | Not available | 276 | Compare → |
| West Newton EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–4 | Not available | 162 | 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.
Yough Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,253NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mendon EL Sch is listed in Yough SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mendon EL Sch
Mendon EL Sch is a public elementary school in Ruffsdale, PA, part of Yough Sd, serving approximately 242 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,019 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mendon EL Sch
What grades does Mendon EL Sch serve?
Mendon EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Mendon EL Sch?
Mendon EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 242 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mendon EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Mendon EL Sch is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mendon EL Sch rank in PA?
Mendon EL Sch ranks #1,019 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Mendon EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Mendon EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Mendon EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mendon EL Sch has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mendon EL Sch a charter school?
No, Mendon EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mendon EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Mendon EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mendon EL Sch?
55.4% of students at Mendon 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
- 242
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Westmoreland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.3%
- Phone
- (724) 872-6484
- Area population (ZIP 15679)
- 2,438
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 57.8
Official sources & links
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 15679; 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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