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#1286 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 45% in state

Mohawk EL Sch

Elementary School · Mohawk Area Sd · New Castle, PA

A Mohawk Area Sd elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

351 Mohawk School Rd, New Castle, PA 16102

  • Math 64% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 68% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.94 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63.7% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67.9% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+12.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+12.1 pts
Overall Proficiency66% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+7.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$15,927
Chronic Absenteeism23.2%

Students at Mohawk EL Sch score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency64%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency68%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
81%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
51%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
56%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
54%
ELA
73%
2017
Math
54%
ELA
71%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
38%
ELA
63%
2021*
Math
38%
ELA
63%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
60%
2024
Math
64%
ELA
68%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (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

37.5%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Mohawk 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,139/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Castle), 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

$52,480

Median home value

$97,900

Median rent

$948/mo

College educated

18.4%

Homeownership

78.3%

Poverty rate

11.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16102; 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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Union Memorial EL SchEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–54.0 mi329Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Mohawk Area Sd

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$15,927NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mohawk EL Sch is listed in Mohawk Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mohawk EL Sch

Mohawk EL Sch is a public elementary school in New Castle, PA, part of Mohawk Area Sd, serving approximately 685 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,286 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mohawk EL Sch

What grades does Mohawk EL Sch serve?

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

How many students attend Mohawk EL Sch?

Mohawk EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 685 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Mohawk EL Sch is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mohawk EL Sch rank in PA?

Mohawk EL Sch ranks #1,286 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Mohawk EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Mohawk EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Mohawk EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mohawk EL Sch has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Mohawk EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Mohawk EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

37.5% of students at Mohawk 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
685
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Lawrence County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.2%
Area population (ZIP 16102)
4,933
Area average commute
22 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 16102; 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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