Very Good
#625 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 22% in state
Union Memorial EL Sch
Elementary School · Union Area Sd · New Castle, PA
An Union Area Sd elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
500 S Scotland Ln, New Castle, PA 16101
- Math 55% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Union Memorial EL Sch score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 57% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (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
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Where Union Memorial 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. Open the Pittsburgh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,139/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Castle), 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
$50,481
Median home value
$109,600
Median rent
$706/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
68.9%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Intrmd SchEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | 3–5 | 2.1 mi | 706 | Compare → |
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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.
Union Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,621NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Union Memorial EL Sch is listed in Union Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Union Memorial EL Sch
Union Memorial EL Sch is a public elementary school in New Castle, PA, part of Union Area Sd, serving approximately 329 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #625 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Union Memorial EL Sch
What grades does Union Memorial EL Sch serve?
Union Memorial EL Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Union Memorial EL Sch?
Union Memorial EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 329 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Memorial EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Memorial EL Sch is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Union Memorial EL Sch rank in PA?
Union Memorial EL Sch ranks #625 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Union Memorial EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Union Memorial EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Union Memorial EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Union Memorial EL Sch has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Union Memorial EL Sch a charter school?
No, Union Memorial EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Union Memorial EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Union Memorial EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Union Memorial EL Sch?
100.0% of students at Union Memorial 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 329
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Lawrence County
- Phone
- (724) 652-6683
- Area population (ZIP 16101)
- 30,960
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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 16101; 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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