Excellent
#226 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 8% in state
Moraine EL Sch
Elementary School · Slippery Rock Area Sd · Prospect, PA
A Slippery Rock Area Sd elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
350 Main St, Prospect, PA 16052
- Math 69% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 71% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Moraine EL Sch score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 70% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (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
44.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Moraine EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,438
Median home value
$233,100
Median rent
$885/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
91.7%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16052; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Slippery Rock Area SD
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slippery Rock Area EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | Not available | 443 | 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.
Slippery Rock Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,684NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Moraine EL Sch is listed in Slippery Rock Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Moraine EL Sch
Moraine EL Sch is a public elementary school in Prospect, PA, part of Slippery Rock Area Sd, serving approximately 341 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #226 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Moraine EL Sch
What grades does Moraine EL Sch serve?
Moraine EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Moraine EL Sch?
Moraine EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 341 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moraine EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Moraine EL Sch is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Moraine EL Sch rank in PA?
Moraine EL Sch ranks #226 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Moraine EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Moraine EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Moraine EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Moraine EL Sch has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Moraine EL Sch a charter school?
No, Moraine EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Moraine EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Moraine EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Moraine EL Sch?
44.3% of students at Moraine 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
- 341
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Butler County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (724) 865-2010
- Area population (ZIP 16052)
- 2,246
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 46.6
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 16052; 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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