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#2086 of 2,846 schools in PA

Musser EL Sch

Elementary School · Sharon City Sd · Sharon, PA

A Sharon City Sd elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

500 Cedar Ave, Sharon, PA 16146

  • Math 24% vs PA 44% (2024)
  • Reading 26% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.9Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.2% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-27.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-30.8 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-8.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile20th
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
District spending per student$18,454
Chronic Absenteeism28.3%

Students at Musser EL Sch score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency24%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
44%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency26%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 37 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 25% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
46%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
18%
ELA
30%
2024
Math
24%
ELA
26%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Musser 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 40Car-Dependent
  • Bike 60Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,132/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sharon), 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

$44,736

Median home value

$78,900

Median rent

$780/mo

College educated

18.5%

Homeownership

52.4%

Poverty rate

21.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16146; 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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Case Avenue EL SchEnrollment path unverified5.6K–60.7 mi478Compare →
Farrell Area Es/lmsEnrollment path unverified5.7PK–61.1 mi393Compare →
West Hill EL SchEnrollment path unverified4.7K–61.1 mi260Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Sharon City Sd

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$18,454NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
29.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Musser EL Sch is listed in Sharon City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Musser EL Sch

Musser EL Sch is a public elementary school in Sharon, PA, part of Sharon City Sd, serving approximately 315 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,086 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Musser EL Sch

What grades does Musser EL Sch serve?

Musser EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Musser EL Sch?

Musser EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 315 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Musser EL Sch is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Musser EL Sch rank in PA?

Musser EL Sch ranks #2,086 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Musser EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Musser 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 Musser EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Musser EL Sch has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Musser EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Musser EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

100.3% of students at Musser 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 – 6th
Enrollment
315
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Mercer County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.3%
Area population (ZIP 16146)
13,033
Area average commute
17.2 min
Area median age
42.9
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 16146; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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