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#689 of 873 private schools in PA

Shady Grove Mennonite School

School · Greencastle, PA

A private school in Greencastle, PA serving grades 1st – 10th.

Private

1442 BUCHANAN TRL E, Greencastle, PA 17225

  • 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in PA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+3.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-7.7 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,224
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+4.2 / 10
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Diversity Index6%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment156
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in PA

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Shady Grove Mennonite School 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$87,245

Median home value

$266,100

Median rent

$969/mo

College educated

25.3%

Homeownership

85.3%

Poverty rate

5.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17225; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White96.8%
Black3.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Shady Grove Mennonite School is listed in Greencastle, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Shady Grove Mennonite School

Shady Grove Mennonite School is a private school in Greencastle, PA, serving approximately 156 students in grades 1st-10th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #689 of 873 private schools in PA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Shady Grove Mennonite School

What grades does Shady Grove Mennonite School serve?

Shady Grove Mennonite School serves students in grades 1st through 10th.

How many students attend Shady Grove Mennonite School?

Shady Grove Mennonite School has an enrollment of approximately 156 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Shady Grove Mennonite School?

The student-teacher ratio at Shady Grove Mennonite School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Shady Grove Mennonite School rank in PA?

Shady Grove Mennonite School ranks #689 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Shady Grove Mennonite School's MySchoolScout rating?

Shady Grove Mennonite School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Shady Grove Mennonite School a private school?

Yes, Shady Grove Mennonite School is a private coeducational school with a Mennonite affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Shady Grove Mennonite School a religious school?

Shady Grove Mennonite School has a Mennonite religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
1st – 10th
Enrollment
156
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Mennonite
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Franklin County
Area population (ZIP 17225)
20,335
Area average commute
22.8 min
Area median age
41.9
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 17225; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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