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Mosser Elementary School

Summary:

Mosser Elementary School is a public elementary school in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 482 students. The school is part of the Allentown City School District, which is ranked 544 out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mosser Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 15% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 10 school years. The school's proficiency rates in PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts are significantly lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Mosser's PSSA Math proficiency rate was 16.1%, compared to the Allentown City School District's 13.5% and the state's 40.4%. Mosser's performance for specific student subgroups, such as Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students with disabilities, is particularly concerning, ranking in the bottom 35%, 20%, and 10% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, respectively.

While Mosser Elementary School has a relatively high per-student spending of $17,207 in the 2021-2022 school year, the resources do not appear to be effectively translating into improved student outcomes. Interestingly, there are some nearby schools within the same district, such as Hiram W Dodd Elementary School and Ritter Elementary School, that outperform Mosser on various academic metrics. Addressing the unique challenges faced by Mosser Elementary, such as the high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds and the large proportion of English Language Learners and students with disabilities, may be necessary to drive meaningful improvements in student achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 129 S Dauphin St
       Allentown, PA  18109-2797

(484) 765-5881

District: Allentown City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1365th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,207 Help


Students who attend Mosser Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Harrison-Morton Middle School
High:    Louis E Dieruff High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  482

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
78.0%
African American:
7.9%
White:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Mosser Elementary School ranks worse than 89.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 9th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Allentown City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.74. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (78%), African American (7.9%), White (6.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mosser Elementary School is 13, which is the lowest among 14 elementary schools in the Allentown City School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mosser Elementary School is $17,207, which is the 3rd highest among 13 elementary schools in the Allentown City School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mosser Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mosser Elementary School 1365th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Mosser Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Allentown City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Allentown City School District 544th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mosser Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Mosser Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 24.13 1055th 1302 19.0%
2004 11.20 1153rd 1308 11.9%
2005 12.04 1164th 1299 10.4%
2006 8.95 1427th 1545 7.6%
2007 18.42 1366th 1555 12.2%
2008 15.49 1384th 1551 10.8%
2009 11.49 1420th 1549 8.3%
2010 12.71 1439th 1579 8.9%
2011 11.06 1478th 1597 7.5%
2012 9.34 1459th 1599 8.8%
2013 11.17 1340th 1519 11.8%
2014 10.35 1307th 1467 10.9%
2015 15.54 1237th 1474 16.1%
2016 15.50 1302nd 1554 16.2%
2017 14.18 1309th 1547 15.4%
2018 13.77 1304th 1530 14.8%
2019 15.80 1288th 1544 16.6%
2022 12.45 1305th 1534 14.9%
2023 11.76 1324th 1534 13.7%
2024 9.74 1365th 1526 10.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mosser Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.78 151st 196 23.0%
2024 29.17 158th 200 21.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mosser Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.01 1167th 1414 17.5%
2024 16.57 1234th 1432 13.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Mosser Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 11.11 1313th 1488 11.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Mosser Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.95 977th 1043 6.3%
2024 16.92 959th 1084 11.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Mosser Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 10.48 1341st 1495 10.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mosser Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.09 280th 432 35.2%
2024 28.13 343rd 454 24.4%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Mosser Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 258 85 4 189 1 n/a n/a 0 537
1989 261 89 4 225 0 n/a n/a 0 579
1990 275 79 1 278 0 n/a n/a 0 633
1991 281 70 1 271 0 n/a n/a 0 623
1992 239 61 2 251 0 n/a n/a 0 553
1993 211 65 4 250 0 n/a n/a 0 530
1994 212 73 12 254 1 n/a n/a 0 552
1995 177 76 13 299 3 n/a n/a 0 568
1996 177 76 13 299 3 n/a n/a 0 568
1997 168 84 9 290 3 n/a n/a 0 554
1998 191 109 8 409 3 n/a n/a 0 720
1999 177 101 7 379 2 n/a n/a 0 666
2000 179 121 5 381 2 n/a n/a 0 688
2001 162 111 4 387 3 n/a n/a 0 667
2002 114 90 5 378 1 n/a n/a 0 588
2003 114 90 5 378 1 n/a n/a 0 588
2004 98 99 6 403 0 n/a n/a 0 606
2005 84 85 3 427 0 n/a n/a 0 599
2006 93 107 4 444 0 n/a n/a 0 648
2007 79 93 3 366 0 n/a n/a 0 541
2008 73 107 5 437 2 n/a n/a 0 624
2009 82 106 8 467 4 n/a n/a 0 667
2010 91 110 5 492 2 n/a n/a 0 700
2011 85 97 6 456 1 0 6 0 651
2012 120 105 8 584 1 0 21 0 839
2013 106 104 10 605 1 0 34 0 860
2014 78 99 8 493 1 0 34 0 713
2015 61 69 5 451 0 1 39 0 626
2016 53 74 5 405 1 3 41 0 582
2017 44 70 3 425 0 3 30 0 575
2018 37 65 4 408 1 3 31 0 549
2019 44 57 5 442 1 1 28 0 578
2020 42 55 3 420 1 1 17 0 539
2021 34 47 3 371 0 0 16 0 471
2022 28 41 4 363 0 2 20 0 458
2023 33 38 4 376 0 0 31 0 482

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mosser Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 537 33.8 15.8 n/a
1989 579 36.7 15.7 n/a
1990 633 40.7 15.5 0
1991 623 40.5 15.3 n/a
1992 553 36.5 15.1 n/a
1993 530 28.0 18.9 n/a
1994 552 30.0 18.4 n/a
1995 568 29.0 19.6 n/a
1996 568 29.0 19.6 n/a
1997 554 31.0 17.9 n/a
1998 720 33.0 21.8 n/a
1999 666 34.0 19.6 n/a
2000 688 34.0 20.2 63.8
2001 667 36.0 18.5 56.4
2002 588 36.6 16.1 74.7
2003 588 36.6 16.1 74.7
2004 606 38.3 15.8 61.4
2005 599 35.7 16.8 73.3
2006 648 35.9 18.1 82.3
2007 541 33.9 16.0 85.6
2008 624 42.1 14.8 84
2009 667 46.6 14.3 83.5
2010 700 44.6 15.7 83.7
2011 651 45.0 14.4 91.7
2012 839 31.1 26.9 82.4
2013 860 42.2 20.3 84.4
2014 713 40.0 17.8 87.8
2015 626 38.0 16.4 63.4
2016 582 40.0 14.5 63.4
2017 575 39.5 14.5 100
2018 549 37.8 14.5 100
2019 578 36.8 15.6 87.9
2020 539 36.8 14.6 99.8
2021 471 39.8 11.8 99.4
2022 458 38.0 12.0 99.3
2023 482 37.0 13.0 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mosser Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 537 33.8 15.8 n/a
1989 579 36.7 15.7 n/a
1990 633 40.7 15.5 0
1991 623 40.5 15.3 n/a
1992 553 36.5 15.1 n/a
1993 530 28.0 18.9 n/a
1994 552 30.0 18.4 n/a
1995 568 29.0 19.6 n/a
1996 568 29.0 19.6 n/a
1997 554 31.0 17.9 n/a
1998 720 33.0 21.8 n/a
1999 666 34.0 19.6 n/a
2000 688 34.0 20.2 63.8
2001 667 36.0 18.5 56.4
2002 588 36.6 16.1 74.7
2003 588 36.6 16.1 74.7
2004 606 38.3 15.8 61.4
2005 599 35.7 16.8 73.3
2006 648 35.9 18.1 82.3
2007 541 33.9 16.0 85.6
2008 624 42.1 14.8 84
2009 667 46.6 14.3 83.5
2010 700 44.6 15.7 83.7
2011 651 45.0 14.4 91.7
2012 839 31.1 26.9 82.4
2013 860 42.2 20.3 84.4
2014 713 40.0 17.8 87.8
2015 626 38.0 16.4 63.4
2016 582 40.0 14.5 63.4
2017 575 39.5 14.5 100
2018 549 37.8 14.5 100
2019 578 36.8 15.6 87.9
2020 539 36.8 14.6 99.8
2021 471 39.8 11.8 99.4
2022 458 38.0 12.0 99.3
2023 482 37.0 13.0 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mosser Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,093 (7.2%) $14,035 (92.8%) $15,128
2020 $1,092 (7.0%) $14,422 (93.0%) $15,514
2021 $1,702 (10.2%) $15,037 (89.8%) $16,739
2022 $2,870 (16.7%) $14,337 (83.3%) $17,207

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mosser Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1288th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1324th of 1534 Elementary schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Mosser Elementary School)35.412.7
 22.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mosser Elementary School)26.227.4
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Mosser Elementary School)22.616.2
 6.4%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Mosser Elementary School)64.747.1
 17.6%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mosser Elementary School)45.928
 17.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Mosser Elementary School)19.517.2
 2.3%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mosser Elementary School)29.626.2
 3.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Mosser Elementary School)25.815.5
 10.3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Mosser Elementary School)64.747.1
 17.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mosser Elementary School)3427.2
 6.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students578482
 16.6%
African American5738
 33.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian54
 20%
Hispanic442376
 14.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White4433
 25%
Two or More Races2831
 10.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.9%100%
 12.1%

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Students at Mosser Elementary School are 78% Hispanic, 8% African American, 7% White, 6% Two or more races.

Mosser Elementary School ranks in the bottom 10.6% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students who attend Mosser Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Harrison-Morton Middle School
High : Louis E Dieruff High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 482 students attended Mosser Elementary School.


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