Below Average
#2208 of 2,846 schools in PA
Shirley Twp EL Sch
Elementary School · Mount Union Area Sd · Mount Union, PA
A Mount Union Area Sd elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
14188 Second St, Mount Union, PA 17066
- Math 31% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 27% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shirley Twp EL Sch score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 29% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 39% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Shirley Twp 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low223/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mount Union), 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
$47,656
Median home value
$117,500
Median rent
$674/mo
College educated
10.5%
Homeownership
63.8%
Poverty rate
22.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17066; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Mount Union Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,378NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shirley Twp EL Sch is listed in Mount Union Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shirley Twp EL Sch
Shirley Twp EL Sch is a public elementary school in Mount Union, PA, part of Mount Union Area Sd, serving approximately 270 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,208 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shirley Twp EL Sch
What grades does Shirley Twp EL Sch serve?
Shirley Twp EL Sch serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Shirley Twp EL Sch?
Shirley Twp EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 270 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shirley Twp EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Shirley Twp EL Sch is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shirley Twp EL Sch rank in PA?
Shirley Twp EL Sch ranks #2,208 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Shirley Twp EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Shirley Twp EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Shirley Twp EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shirley Twp EL Sch has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Shirley Twp EL Sch a charter school?
No, Shirley Twp EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shirley Twp EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Shirley Twp EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shirley Twp EL Sch?
100.0% of students at Shirley Twp 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 270
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Huntingdon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.1%
- Phone
- (814) 542-9381
- Area population (ZIP 17066)
- 5,131
- Area average commute
- 38.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
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 17066; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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