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Metzgar Elementary School

Summary:

Metzgar Elementary School is a public elementary school located in New Alexandria, Pennsylvania, serving 294 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Greensburg Salem School District, which is ranked 306 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Metzgar Elementary School consistently outperforms the district and state in academic assessments, with significantly higher proficiency rates in PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts. The school has a predominantly white student population (93.2%), which is higher than nearby schools like Amos K. Hutchinson Elementary (73.51% white) and Nicely Elementary (68.14% white). Additionally, Metzgar has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (46.94%) compared to schools like Grandview Elementary (99.73%). Metzgar Elementary School has consistently ranked in the top third of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When comparing Metzgar Elementary School to nearby schools, it stands out as a high-performing institution that delivers strong academic results, particularly in PSSA assessments. However, the school's racial homogeneity and socioeconomic factors may be areas for further exploration and consideration in terms of promoting greater diversity and equity within the Greensburg Salem School District.


Detail:

Public K-5

 140 CC Hall Drive
       New Alexandria, PA  15670-9686

(724) 832-2900

District: Greensburg Salem School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
457th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,853 Help


Students who attend Metzgar Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Greensburg-Salem Middle School
High:    Greensburg-Salem High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  294

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.2%
Hispanic:
3.7%
Two or more races:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.9% Help


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Compare Details Metzgar Elementary School ranks better than 70.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Greensburg Salem School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.88. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Metzgar Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Greensburg Salem School District. Racial makeup is: White (93.2%), Hispanic (3.7%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Greensburg Salem School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Metzgar Elementary School is 15.2, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Greensburg Salem School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Metzgar Elementary School is $17,853, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Greensburg Salem School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Metzgar Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Metzgar Elementary School 457th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Metzgar Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Greensburg Salem School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Greensburg Salem School District 306th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Metzgar Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Metzgar Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 86.37 139th 1302 89.3%
2004 92.37 28th 1308 97.9%
2005 92.58 3rd 1299 99.8%
2006 82.35 153rd 1545 90.1%
2007 85.13 98th 1555 93.7%
2008 81.02 181st 1551 88.3%
2009 77.67 261st 1549 83.2%
2010 85.01 64th 1579 95.9%
2011 72.82 410th 1597 74.3%
2012 72.37 469th 1599 70.7%
2013 55.22 880th 1519 42.1%
2014 64.25 635th 1467 56.7%
2015 73.63 395th 1474 73.2%
2016 71.35 476th 1554 69.4%
2017 64.12 642nd 1547 58.5%
2018 62.27 672nd 1530 56.1%
2019 69.81 512th 1544 66.8%
2021 60.66 619th 1433 56.8%
2022 66.65 561st 1534 63.4%
2023 71.88 457th 1534 70.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Metzgar Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.03 313th 1414 77.9%
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Rank History for White students at Metzgar Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.18 526th 1236 57.4%
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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 Metzgar Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 525 8 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1989 490 7 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1990 517 12 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 533
1991 502 14 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 520
1992 505 10 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 521
1993 526 10 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 539
1994 538 11 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 553
1995 559 5 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 568
1996 559 5 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 568
1997 569 7 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 578
1998 552 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1999 515 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 520
2000 514 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 521
2001 485 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 491
2002 447 3 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 456
2003 447 3 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 456
2004 439 9 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2005 415 14 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 438
2006 380 14 6 2 1 n/a n/a 0 403
2007 365 9 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 383
2008 357 13 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2009 332 12 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 349
2010 327 10 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 344
2011 301 11 3 2 0 0 0 0 317
2012 290 11 5 2 0 0 2 0 310
2013 302 7 4 2 0 0 6 0 321
2014 293 4 2 1 0 0 7 0 307
2015 278 2 2 3 1 0 6 0 292
2016 265 1 1 3 1 0 4 0 275
2017 296 2 1 4 1 1 8 0 313
2018 308 1 0 5 1 1 13 0 329
2019 293 1 0 9 1 0 15 0 319
2020 288 4 0 12 1 0 11 0 316
2021 274 4 0 14 0 0 9 0 301
2022 269 3 0 10 0 0 12 0 294
2023 274 2 0 11 0 0 7 0 294

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 Metzgar Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 537 27.1 19.8 n/a
1989 502 23.0 21.8 n/a
1990 533 22.5 23.6 0
1991 520 26.5 19.6 n/a
1992 521 25.0 20.8 n/a
1993 539 24.0 22.5 n/a
1994 553 23.0 24.0 n/a
1995 568 23.0 24.7 n/a
1996 568 23.0 24.7 n/a
1997 578 24.0 24.1 n/a
1998 557 25.0 22.3 n/a
1999 520 25.0 20.8 n/a
2000 521 26.0 20.0 29.9
2001 491 27.0 18.2 24.8
2002 456 24.2 18.8 25
2003 456 24.2 18.8 25
2004 456 25.0 18.2 28.5
2005 438 25.8 17.0 26
2006 403 24.0 16.8 24.1
2007 383 23.2 16.5 26.6
2008 376 22.9 16.4 26.6
2009 349 25.2 13.8 29.8
2010 344 23.6 14.5 27
2011 317 24.7 12.8 30.9
2012 310 22.2 13.9 34.8
2013 321 20.2 15.8 35.5
2014 307 20.2 15.1 34.5
2015 292 19.0 15.3 33.9
2016 275 19.0 14.4 36.7
2017 313 19.2 16.3 38.7
2018 329 20.7 15.8 40.7
2019 319 21.5 14.8 29.5
2020 316 20.4 15.4 41.1
2021 301 19.3 15.5 43.2
2022 294 19.1 15.3 47.6
2023 294 19.2 15.2 46.9

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 Metzgar Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 537 27.1 19.8 n/a
1989 502 23.0 21.8 n/a
1990 533 22.5 23.6 0
1991 520 26.5 19.6 n/a
1992 521 25.0 20.8 n/a
1993 539 24.0 22.5 n/a
1994 553 23.0 24.0 n/a
1995 568 23.0 24.7 n/a
1996 568 23.0 24.7 n/a
1997 578 24.0 24.1 n/a
1998 557 25.0 22.3 n/a
1999 520 25.0 20.8 n/a
2000 521 26.0 20.0 29.9
2001 491 27.0 18.2 24.8
2002 456 24.2 18.8 25
2003 456 24.2 18.8 25
2004 456 25.0 18.2 28.5
2005 438 25.8 17.0 26
2006 403 24.0 16.8 24.1
2007 383 23.2 16.5 26.6
2008 376 22.9 16.4 26.6
2009 349 25.2 13.8 29.8
2010 344 23.6 14.5 27
2011 317 24.7 12.8 30.9
2012 310 22.2 13.9 34.8
2013 321 20.2 15.8 35.5
2014 307 20.2 15.1 34.5
2015 292 19.0 15.3 33.9
2016 275 19.0 14.4 36.7
2017 313 19.2 16.3 38.7
2018 329 20.7 15.8 40.7
2019 319 21.5 14.8 29.5
2020 316 20.4 15.4 41.1
2021 301 19.3 15.5 43.2
2022 294 19.1 15.3 47.6
2023 294 19.2 15.2 46.9

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 Metzgar Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $447 (3.1%) $14,093 (96.9%) $14,540
2020 $378 (2.6%) $13,944 (97.4%) $14,323
2021 $926 (6.2%) $14,084 (93.8%) $15,010
2022 $2,164 (12.1%) $15,688 (87.9%) $17,853

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Metzgar Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 512th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 457th of 1534 Elementary schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Metzgar Elementary School)58.774
 15.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Metzgar Elementary School)80.563
 17.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Metzgar Elementary School)54.965.8
 10.9%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Metzgar Elementary School)86.386.9
 0.6%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Metzgar Elementary School)64.763.1
 1.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Metzgar Elementary School)62.350.9
 11.4%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Metzgar Elementary School)75.556.6
 18.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Metzgar Elementary School)58.762.8
 4.1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Metzgar Elementary School)86.386.9
 0.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Metzgar Elementary School)73.360.6
 12.7%
   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 Students319294
 7.8%
African American12
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic911
 22.2%
Pacific Islander00
White293274
 6.5%
Two or More Races157
 53.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.5%46.9%
 17.5%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 294 students attended Metzgar Elementary School.

Students at Metzgar Elementary School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Metzgar Elementary School ranks 457th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Greensburg-Salem Middle School
High : Greensburg-Salem High School


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