Mcquistion Elementary School

Summary:

Mcquistion Elementary School is a public elementary school in Butler, Pennsylvania, serving 534 students in grades K-5 and part of the Butler Area School District. The school stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in Math and Science, despite having a higher percentage of students from low-income families compared to nearby schools.

Mcquistion Elementary School outperforms the Butler Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania in several PSSA test subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2022-2023, 55.5% of Mcquistion students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 45.1% for the district and 39.3% for the state. In PSSA Science, 86.9% of Mcquistion students were proficient or better, significantly higher than the district (70.9%) and state (65.6%) averages. However, Connoquenessing Elementary School, also in the Butler Area School District, outperforms Mcquistion in several academic metrics.

Mcquistion Elementary School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (62.36%), suggesting a significant proportion of students from low-income families. Despite this, the school's performance on PSSA tests remains strong, indicating that it is effectively supporting and educating its diverse student population. In comparison, Broad Street Elementary and Emily Brittain Elementary, both in the Butler Area School District, have significantly lower academic performance compared to Mcquistion.


Detail:

Public K-5

 210 Mechling Drive
       Butler, PA  16001-3499


(724) 287-8721

District: Butler Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
600th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,675 Help


Students who attend Mcquistion Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Butler Area IHS

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  534

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.1%
Hispanic:
4.7%
Two or more races:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.4% Help


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Compare Details Mcquistion Elementary School ranks better than 60.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 4th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Butler Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.82. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.1%), Hispanic (4.7%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mcquistion Elementary School is 13.2. 3 elementary schools in the Butler Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mcquistion Elementary School is $15,675. 5 elementary schools in the Butler Area School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Mcquistion Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mcquistion Elementary School 600th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Mcquistion Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Butler Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Butler Area School District 249th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mcquistion Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Mcquistion Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 74.68 351st 1302 73.0%
2004 48.53 812th 1308 37.9%
2005 60.68 614th 1299 52.7%
2006 53.99 860th 1545 44.3%
2007 60.47 728th 1555 53.2%
2008 64.55 635th 1551 59.1%
2009 65.66 602nd 1549 61.1%
2010 71.15 468th 1579 70.4%
2011 62.93 700th 1597 56.2%
2012 67.36 623rd 1599 61.0%
2013 72.40 439th 1519 71.1%
2014 75.91 328th 1467 77.6%
2015 81.90 221st 1474 85.0%
2016 62.58 694th 1554 55.3%
2017 71.49 471st 1547 69.6%
2018 69.86 503rd 1530 67.1%
2019 63.00 654th 1544 57.6%
2021 67.58 481st 1433 66.4%
2022 77.81 333rd 1534 78.3%
2023 64.82 600th 1534 60.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mcquistion Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.32 252nd 1414 82.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Mcquistion Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.08 380th 1043 63.6%
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Rank History for White students at Mcquistion Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.11 619th 1236 49.9%
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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.

Mcquistion Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, August 28, 2009

Open Quote I LOVE MCQUISTION SCHOOL..... EVERYONE IS SO KIND AND HELPING. I AM PROUD TO CALL THIS MY SONS SCHOOL. I AM VERY INVOLVED IN SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND THE SCHOOL MAKES IT SO WELCOMING TO COME IN AND BE INVOLVED THEY REALY MAKE MY FAMILY FEEL WELCOME AND AT HOME.....THE TEACHERS ARE AMAZING

THANK YOU MCQUISTION WITH ALL OF OUR HEARTS
THE SHARP FAMILY
PETER,RACHEL,KEATON

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Enrollment information for Mcquistion Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 533 5 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1989 551 4 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1990 555 4 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 568
1991 579 4 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 592
1992 585 5 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 604
1993 589 4 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 606
1994 580 11 12 2 1 n/a n/a 0 606
1995 555 5 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 572
1996 555 5 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 572
1997 565 7 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 584
1998 570 4 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1999 551 9 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 567
2000 551 6 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 563
2001 544 7 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 559
2002 552 3 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 560
2003 552 3 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 560
2004 534 5 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 544
2005 502 8 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 516
2006 506 8 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 521
2007 490 9 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 506
2008 483 10 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 499
2009 456 12 3 2 2 n/a n/a 0 475
2010 465 10 4 2 1 n/a n/a 1 483
2011 434 18 5 2 1 0 0 0 460
2012 434 14 2 4 0 0 5 0 459
2013 417 11 2 5 0 0 5 0 440
2014 411 10 3 6 2 0 14 0 446
2015 420 8 3 7 2 0 18 0 458
2016 447 6 3 20 1 0 30 0 507
2017 393 10 4 15 1 0 28 0 451
2018 397 12 1 8 1 0 20 0 439
2019 394 5 2 8 0 0 10 0 419
2020 403 6 1 13 3 0 13 0 439
2021 378 5 1 17 3 1 15 0 420
2022 389 10 1 14 3 1 12 0 430
2023 481 10 1 25 3 1 13 0 534

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 Mcquistion Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 545 27.7 19.6 n/a
1989 562 27.8 20.2 n/a
1990 568 23.0 24.6 0
1991 592 28.0 21.1 n/a
1992 604 21.5 28.0 n/a
1993 606 22.0 27.5 n/a
1994 606 21.0 28.9 n/a
1995 572 22.0 26.0 n/a
1996 572 22.0 26.0 n/a
1997 584 23.0 25.4 n/a
1998 581 23.0 25.3 n/a
1999 567 26.0 21.8 n/a
2000 563 33.0 17.1 15.8
2001 559 34.0 16.4 15.9
2002 560 33.5 16.7 17.7
2003 560 33.5 16.7 17.7
2004 544 33.3 16.3 20.4
2005 516 33.3 15.5 19.2
2006 521 32.7 15.9 18.8
2007 506 31.8 15.9 21.9
2008 499 33.9 14.7 18.6
2009 475 33.9 14.0 19.6
2010 483 32.8 14.7 21
2011 460 32.3 14.2 23.3
2012 459 31.9 14.3 26.4
2013 440 33.3 13.2 24.3
2014 446 31.8 14.0 24
2015 458 33.0 13.8 28.6
2016 507 42.0 12.0 49.1
2017 451 40.2 11.2 51.7
2018 439 34.0 12.9 56.5
2019 419 32.5 12.8 56.8
2020 439 34.0 12.9 43.5
2021 420 33.0 12.7 59.3
2022 430 35.6 12.0 59.3
2023 534 40.2 13.2 62.4

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 Mcquistion Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 545 27.7 19.6 n/a
1989 562 27.8 20.2 n/a
1990 568 23.0 24.6 0
1991 592 28.0 21.1 n/a
1992 604 21.5 28.0 n/a
1993 606 22.0 27.5 n/a
1994 606 21.0 28.9 n/a
1995 572 22.0 26.0 n/a
1996 572 22.0 26.0 n/a
1997 584 23.0 25.4 n/a
1998 581 23.0 25.3 n/a
1999 567 26.0 21.8 n/a
2000 563 33.0 17.1 15.8
2001 559 34.0 16.4 15.9
2002 560 33.5 16.7 17.7
2003 560 33.5 16.7 17.7
2004 544 33.3 16.3 20.4
2005 516 33.3 15.5 19.2
2006 521 32.7 15.9 18.8
2007 506 31.8 15.9 21.9
2008 499 33.9 14.7 18.6
2009 475 33.9 14.0 19.6
2010 483 32.8 14.7 21
2011 460 32.3 14.2 23.3
2012 459 31.9 14.3 26.4
2013 440 33.3 13.2 24.3
2014 446 31.8 14.0 24
2015 458 33.0 13.8 28.6
2016 507 42.0 12.0 49.1
2017 451 40.2 11.2 51.7
2018 439 34.0 12.9 56.5
2019 419 32.5 12.8 56.8
2020 439 34.0 12.9 43.5
2021 420 33.0 12.7 59.3
2022 430 35.6 12.0 59.3
2023 534 40.2 13.2 62.4

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mcquistion Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $766 (5.7%) $12,752 (94.3%) $13,518
2020 $801 (5.9%) $12,819 (94.1%) $13,620
2021 $1,849 (11.7%) $13,972 (88.3%) $15,820
2022 $1,048 (6.7%) $14,628 (93.3%) $15,675

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mcquistion Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 654th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 600th of 1534 Elementary schools
 3.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Mcquistion Elementary School)65.167.5
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mcquistion Elementary School)65.161.4
 3.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Mcquistion Elementary School)52.862.8
 10%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Mcquistion Elementary School)9086.9
 3.1%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mcquistion Elementary School)6652.6
 13.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
All Grades Math (Mcquistion Elementary School)58.855.5
 3.3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Mcquistion Elementary School)9086.9
 3.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mcquistion Elementary School)65.557.6
 7.9%
   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 Students419534
 27.4%
African American510
 100%
American Indian03
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic825
 212.5%
Pacific Islander01
White394481
 22.1%
Two or More Races1013
 30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.8%62.4%
 5.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mcquistion Elementary School

Students at Mcquistion Elementary School are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

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

Middle : Butler Area IHS

In the 2022-23 school year, 534 students attended Mcquistion Elementary School.

Mcquistion Elementary School ranks 600th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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