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#1929 of 2,846 schools in PA
Ramsay EL Sch
Middle School · Mount Pleasant Area Sd · Mount Pleasant, PA
A Mount Pleasant Area Sd middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
300 Eagle Street, Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
- Math 45% vs PA 43% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ramsay EL Sch score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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
49.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ramsay EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low24/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mount Pleasant), 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
$64,943
Median home value
$154,700
Median rent
$802/mo
College educated
22.6%
Homeownership
78.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15666; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Carmel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | 1–12 | 3.5 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Southmoreland MSEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 3.6 mi | 420 | Compare → |
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.
Mount Pleasant Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,528NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ramsay EL Sch is listed in Mount Pleasant Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ramsay EL Sch
Ramsay EL Sch is a public middle school in Mount Pleasant, PA, part of Mount Pleasant Area Sd, serving approximately 400 students in grades 4th-6th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,929 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ramsay EL Sch
What grades does Ramsay EL Sch serve?
Ramsay EL Sch serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Ramsay EL Sch?
Ramsay EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 400 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ramsay EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Ramsay EL Sch is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ramsay EL Sch rank in PA?
Ramsay EL Sch ranks #1,929 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Ramsay EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Ramsay EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Ramsay EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ramsay EL Sch has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ramsay EL Sch a charter school?
No, Ramsay EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ramsay EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Ramsay EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ramsay EL Sch?
49.5% of students at Ramsay 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
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 400
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Westmoreland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (724) 547-4100
- Area population (ZIP 15666)
- 15,420
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 49.3
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 15666; 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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