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#658 of 873 private schools in PA

St Teresa of Calcutta

Middle School · Mc Sherrystown, PA

A private middle school in Mc Sherrystown, PA serving grades 4th – 8th.

Private

316 N ST, Mc Sherrystown, PA 17344

  • 16.1:1 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)
C3.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
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)
B-5.4 / 10
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Diversity Index15%
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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Enrollment169
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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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The neighborhood

Where St Teresa of Calcutta 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 54Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$71,688

Median home value

$203,600

Median rent

$1,365/mo

College educated

17.9%

Homeownership

59.8%

Poverty rate

20.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17344; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White92.3%
Two or More3.0%
Hispanic2.4%
Black1.2%
Asian1.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hanover Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–91.6 mi24Compare →
Hanover MSEnrollment path unverified4.85–83.1 mi602Compare →
Emory H Markle MSEnrollment path unverified3.96–83.4 mi1,021Compare →
New Oxford MSEnrollment path unverified4.97–84.9 mi567Compare →

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.

St Teresa of Calcutta is listed in Mc Sherrystown, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Teresa of Calcutta

St Teresa of Calcutta is a private middle school in Mc Sherrystown, PA, serving approximately 169 students in grades 4th-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #658 of 873 private schools in PA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Teresa of Calcutta

What grades does St Teresa of Calcutta serve?

St Teresa of Calcutta serves students in grades 4th through 8th.

How many students attend St Teresa of Calcutta?

St Teresa of Calcutta has an enrollment of approximately 169 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Teresa of Calcutta?

The student-teacher ratio at St Teresa of Calcutta is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Teresa of Calcutta rank in PA?

St Teresa of Calcutta ranks #658 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is St Teresa of Calcutta's MySchoolScout rating?

St Teresa of Calcutta has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Teresa of Calcutta a private school?

Yes, St Teresa of Calcutta is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Teresa of Calcutta a religious school?

St Teresa of Calcutta has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
4th – 8th
Enrollment
169
Gender Split
44% M / 56% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Adams County
Area population (ZIP 17344)
3,770
Area average commute
22 min
Area median age
35.2
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 17344; 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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