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#1462 of 2,846 schools in PA
South Central EL
Elementary School · Canon-mcmillan Sd · Canonsburg, PA
A Canon-mcmillan Sd elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
230 S Central Ave, Canonsburg, PA 15317
- Math 61% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Central EL score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 59% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Central EL 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average271/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Canonsburg), 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
$107,962
Median home value
$329,600
Median rent
$1,180/mo
College educated
52%
Homeownership
80.6%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15317; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borland Manor EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–4 | 1.0 mi | 264 | Compare → |
| Central Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–9 | 2.4 mi | 221 | Compare → |
| Southwood SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | 2–12 | 2.5 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Muse EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–4 | 2.6 mi | 760 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Canon-mcmillan Sd
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #9 of 9
- District spending per student
- $14,528NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Central EL is listed in Canon-McMillan SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Central EL
South Central EL is a public elementary school in Canonsburg, PA, part of Canon-mcmillan Sd, serving approximately 438 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,462 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Central EL
What grades does South Central EL serve?
South Central EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend South Central EL?
South Central EL has an enrollment of approximately 438 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Central EL?
The student-teacher ratio at South Central EL is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Central EL rank in PA?
South Central EL ranks #1,462 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is South Central EL's MySchoolScout rating?
South Central EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 South Central EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Central EL has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is South Central EL a charter school?
No, South Central EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Central EL a Title I school?
No, South Central EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Central EL?
49.3% of students at South Central EL 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 438
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.5%
- Phone
- (724) 745-4475
- Area population (ZIP 15317)
- 43,813
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 15317; 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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