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#1234 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 43% in state

Neshannock Memorial EL Sch

Elementary School · Neshannock Township Sd · New Castle, PA

A Neshannock Township Sd elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3832 Mitchell Road, New Castle, PA 16105

  • Math 62% vs PA 44% (2024)
  • Reading 69% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.83 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency61.7% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69.1% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+10.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.3 pts
Overall Proficiency65% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+3.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
District spending per student$15,899
Chronic Absenteeism19.5%

Students at Neshannock Memorial EL Sch score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency62%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
44%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency69%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
74%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
91%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
78%
2015
Math
60%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
61%
ELA
76%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
81%
2018
Math
64%
ELA
79%
2019
Math
64%
ELA
79%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
68%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
68%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2024
Math
62%
ELA
69%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (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

30.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Neshannock Memorial 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat 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

$67,256

Median home value

$175,100

Median rent

$965/mo

College educated

34.7%

Homeownership

75.3%

Poverty rate

8.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16105; 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

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
New Castle Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–83.3 mi137Compare →
Washington Intrmd SchEnrollment path unverified3.03–53.4 mi706Compare →
Wilmington Area EL SchEnrollment path unverified6.0K–44.2 mi366Compare →
Harry W Lockley Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified5.7K–24.6 mi778Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Neshannock Township Sd

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$15,899NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Neshannock Memorial EL Sch is listed in Neshannock Township SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Neshannock Memorial EL Sch

Neshannock Memorial EL Sch is a public elementary school in New Castle, PA, part of Neshannock Township Sd, serving approximately 671 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,234 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Neshannock Memorial EL Sch

What grades does Neshannock Memorial EL Sch serve?

Neshannock Memorial EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Neshannock Memorial EL Sch?

Neshannock Memorial EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 671 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Neshannock Memorial EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Neshannock Memorial EL Sch is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Neshannock Memorial EL Sch rank in PA?

Neshannock Memorial EL Sch ranks #1,234 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Neshannock Memorial EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Neshannock Memorial EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Neshannock Memorial EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Neshannock Memorial EL Sch has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Neshannock Memorial EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Neshannock Memorial EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

30.3% of students at Neshannock Memorial 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
671
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Lawrence County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.5%
Area population (ZIP 16105)
15,195
Area average commute
23.5 min
Area median age
46
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 16105; 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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