Is Metzgar Elementary School a good school?

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

How many students attend Metzgar Elementary School?

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

What is the racial makeup of Metzgar Elementary School?

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

What schools do graduates of Metzgar Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Metzgar Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Greensburg-Salem Middle School High : Greensburg-Salem High School

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:
457^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,853

Students who attend Metzgar Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 294

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.2%

Hispanic:

3.7%

Two or more races:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.9%

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Performance Trends

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...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.88. (See more...)

Student Body

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...)

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

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...)

Compare Metzgar Elementary School employs 19.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Greensburg Salem School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Greensburg Salem School District 306^th 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
2003	86.37	139^th	1302	89.3%
2004	92.37	28^th	1308	97.9%
2005	92.58	3^rd	1299	99.8%
2006	82.35	153^rd	1545	90.1%
2007	85.13	98^th	1555	93.7%
2008	81.02	181^st	1551	88.3%
2009	77.67	261^st	1549	83.2%
2010	85.01	64^th	1579	95.9%
2011	72.82	410^th	1597	74.3%
2012	72.37	469^th	1599	70.7%
2013	55.22	880^th	1519	42.1%
2014	64.25	635^th	1467	56.7%
2015	73.63	395^th	1474	73.2%
2016	71.35	476^th	1554	69.4%
2017	64.12	642^nd	1547	58.5%
2018	62.27	672^nd	1530	56.1%
2019	69.81	512^th	1544	66.8%
2021	60.66	619^th	1433	56.8%
2022	66.65	561^st	1534	63.4%
2023	71.88	457^th	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	313^th	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	526^th	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.

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	Total
1988	525	8	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	537
1989	490	7	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	502
1990	517	12	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	533
1991	502	14	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	520
1992	505	10	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	521
1993	526	10	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	539
1994	538	11	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	553
1995	559	5	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	568
1996	559	5	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	568
1997	569	7	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	578
1998	552	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	557
1999	515	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	520
2000	514	7	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	521
2001	485	4	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	491
2002	447	3	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	456
2003	447	3	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	456
2004	439	9	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	456
2005	415	14	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	438
2006	380	14	6	2	1	n/a	n/a	403
2007	365	9	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	383
2008	357	13	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	376
2009	332	12	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	349
2010	327	10	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	344
2011	301	11	3	2	0	0	0	317
2012	290	11	5	2	0	0	2	310
2013	302	7	4	2	0	0	6	321
2014	293	4	2	1	0	0	7	307
2015	278	2	2	3	1	0	6	292
2016	265	1	1	3	1	0	4	275
2017	296	2	1	4	1	1	8	313
2018	308	1	0	5	1	1	13	329
2019	293	1	0	9	1	0	15	319
2020	288	4	0	12	1	0	11	316
2021	274	4	0	14	0	0	9	301
2022	269	3	0	10	0	0	12	294
2023	274	2	0	11	0	0	7	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Metzgar Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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 512^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 457^th 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)	58.7	74	15.3%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Metzgar Elementary School)	80.5	63	17.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Metzgar Elementary School)	54.9	65.8	10.9%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Metzgar Elementary School)	86.3	86.9	0.6%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Metzgar Elementary School)	64.7	63.1	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Metzgar Elementary School)	62.3	50.9	11.4%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Metzgar Elementary School)	75.5	56.6	18.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Metzgar Elementary School)	58.7	62.8	4.1%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Metzgar Elementary School)	86.3	86.9	0.6%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Metzgar Elementary School)	73.3	60.6	12.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	319	294	7.8%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	9	11	22.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	293	274	6.5%
Two or More Races	15	7	53.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.5%	46.9%	17.5%

Schools Near Metzgar Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)					PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Metzgar Elementary School	Public	K-5	140 CC Hall Drive	New Alexandria	15670	Westmoreland County	Greensburg Salem School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 832-2900	294	19	15.2	46.9%	274 (93.2%)	2 (0.7%)	11 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)	71.9	457^th of 1534 public elementary schools	70.2%		66.7	561^st of 1534 public elementary schools	63.4%	104	74.0	65.8	50.9		62.8	86.9	86.9	63.0	63.1	56.6		60.6	$17,853	$2,164	$15,688
Latrobe Elementary School	Public	K-6	20 Cedar St	Latrobe	15650	Westmoreland County	Greater Latrobe School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 539-9777	661	46	14.4	56.1%	594 (89.9%)	7 (1.1%)	14 (2.1%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (6.2%)	76	352^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	77.1%		76.9	347^th of 1534 public elementary schools	77.4%	5	84.9	59.0	70.1	47.4	65.6	92.0	92.0	77.9	59.0	58.0	53.9	62.2	$17,673	$1,043	$16,630
Mountain View Elementary School	Public	K-6	1010 Mountain View Dr	Greensburg	15601	Westmoreland County	Greater Latrobe School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 834-7399	562	38	14.6	22.1%	520 (92.5%)	4 (0.7%)	11 (2.0%)	7 (1.2%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	16 (2.8%)	76	353^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	77.0%		80	286^th of 1534 public elementary schools	81.4%	67	74.7	57.2	36.1	50.0	53.9	94.9	94.9	73.3	75.4	74.7	61.6	70.8	$16,697	$942	$15,756
Saltsburg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	199 Trojan Lane	Saltsburg	15681	Indiana County	River Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 639-3556	291	22	13.3	100.0%	273 (93.8%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.4%)	84.3	208^th of 1534 public elementary schools	86.4%		82.6	241^st of 1534 public elementary schools	84.3%	33	77.0	69.0	76.3		73.5	90.5	90.5	69.2	71.4	71.1		70.8	$30,727	$3,172	$27,555
Maxwell Elementary School	Public	K-5	1101 Old Salem Rd	Greensburg	15601	Westmoreland County	Hempfield Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 850-3500	422	29	14.8	24.9%	381 (90.3%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.9%)	85.6	181^st of 1534 public elementary schools	88.2%		85.7	189^th of 1534 public elementary schools	87.7%	8	81.4	69.9	74.3		75.5	90.4	90.4	72.1	72.9	71.6		72.2	$14,074	$628	$13,446
Nicely Elementary School	Public	K-5	55 McLaughlin Dr	Greensburg	15601	Westmoreland County	Greensburg Salem School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 832-2900	295	20	14.7	52.9%	201 (68.1%)	28 (9.5%)	15 (5.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (16.6%)	63.2	632^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	58.8%		70.5	487^th of 1534 public elementary schools	68.3%	145	76.1	56.1	34.1		55.8	73.2	73.2	56.5	70.7	56.8		61.1	$16,426	$1,991	$14,434
Grandview Elementary School	Public	K-5	188 Recreation Rd	Derry	15627	Westmoreland County	Derry Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 694-2400	753	66	11.4	99.7%	700 (93.0%)	17 (2.3%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.9%)	62.5	645^th of 1534 public elementary schools	58.0%		68.6	522^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	66.0%	123	61.1	47.1	56.8		54.5	81.6	81.6	52.8	58.9	55.4		55.9	$15,995	$2,523	$13,472
Amos K Hutchinson Elementary School	Public	K-5	810 Welty St	Greensburg	15601	Westmoreland County	Greensburg Salem School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 832-2900	536	42	12.8	63.2%	394 (73.5%)	37 (6.9%)	32 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (13.6%)	51	859^th of 1534 public elementary schools	44.0%		62.7	633^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	58.7%	226	58.3	45.6	54.6		52.7	71.8	71.8	36.3	47.3	57.9		46.5	$17,079	$2,071	$15,009
West Point Elementary School	Public	K-5	533 St Andrews Drive	Greensburg	15601	Westmoreland County	Hempfield Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 850-2270	388	28	14.0	30.4%	348 (89.7%)	3 (0.8%)	7 (1.8%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.0%)	77.5	329^th of 1534 public elementary schools	78.6%		76.5	355^th of 1534 public elementary schools	76.9%	26	84.2	56.1	54.5		64.5	87.8	87.8	82.5	67.0	58.2		69.5	$14,039	$630	$13,409
Baggaley Elementary School	Public	K-6	4080 Route 982	Latrobe	15650	Westmoreland County	Greater Latrobe School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 539-4531	496	40	12.4	45.0%	465 (93.8%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.0%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.2%)	72	454^th of 1534 public elementary schools	70.4%		76.7	353^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	77.0%	101	66.6	65.7	56.7	39.4	57.7	85.0	85.0	60.7	69.5	62.1	59.0	63.0	$17,056	$1,014	$16,043

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