Excellent
#280 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 10% in state
Mercersburg EL Sch
Elementary School · Tuscarora Sd · Mercersburg, PA
A Tuscarora Sd elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
30 S Park Ave, Mercersburg, PA 17236
- Math 64% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mercersburg EL Sch score 62% 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 16 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (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
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Mercersburg 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,074
Median home value
$250,100
Median rent
$986/mo
College educated
21.5%
Homeownership
79.8%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17236; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| Mountain View EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 4.1 mi | 193 | Compare → |
| St Thomas EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | Not available | 295 | 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.
Tuscarora Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $16,360NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mercersburg EL Sch is listed in Tuscarora SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mercersburg EL Sch
Mercersburg EL Sch is a public elementary school in Mercersburg, PA, part of Tuscarora Sd, serving approximately 238 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #280 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mercersburg EL Sch
What grades does Mercersburg EL Sch serve?
Mercersburg EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Mercersburg EL Sch?
Mercersburg EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 238 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mercersburg EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Mercersburg EL Sch is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mercersburg EL Sch rank in PA?
Mercersburg EL Sch ranks #280 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Mercersburg EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Mercersburg EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Mercersburg EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mercersburg EL Sch has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mercersburg EL Sch a charter school?
No, Mercersburg EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mercersburg EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Mercersburg EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mercersburg EL Sch?
100.0% of students at Mercersburg 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
- 238
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.4%
- Phone
- (717) 328-5278
- Area population (ZIP 17236)
- 8,875
- Area average commute
- 31.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 17236; 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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