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#2097 of 2,846 schools in PA
Mowrey EL Sch
Elementary School · Waynesboro Area Sd · Waynesboro, PA
A Waynesboro Area Sd elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7891 Tomstown Road, Waynesboro, PA 17268
- Math 47% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mowrey EL Sch score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 31 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 47% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (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
56.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mowrey 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,155/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waynesboro), 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
$69,715
Median home value
$225,900
Median rent
$1,081/mo
College educated
20%
Homeownership
69.5%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17268; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–5 | 4.2 mi | 629 | Compare → |
| St Andrew SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | K–8 | 4.2 mi | 132 | Compare → |
| Summitview EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 4.8 mi | 399 | Compare → |
| Hooverville EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | Not available | 326 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Waynesboro Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,779NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mowrey EL Sch is listed in Waynesboro Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mowrey EL Sch
Mowrey EL Sch is a public elementary school in Waynesboro, PA, part of Waynesboro Area Sd, serving approximately 536 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,097 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mowrey EL Sch
What grades does Mowrey EL Sch serve?
Mowrey EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Mowrey EL Sch?
Mowrey EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 536 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mowrey EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Mowrey EL Sch is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mowrey EL Sch rank in PA?
Mowrey EL Sch ranks #2,097 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Mowrey EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Mowrey EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Mowrey EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mowrey EL Sch has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mowrey EL Sch a charter school?
No, Mowrey EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mowrey EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Mowrey EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mowrey EL Sch?
56.7% of students at Mowrey 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
- 536
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.7%
- Phone
- (717) 762-1191
- Area population (ZIP 17268)
- 29,096
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 17268; 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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