Is Margaret Ross Elementary School a good school?

Margaret Ross Elementary School ranks 437 th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Margaret Ross Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 219 students attended Margaret Ross Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Margaret Ross Elementary School?

Students at Margaret Ross Elementary School are 84% White, 9% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Margaret Ross Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Margaret Ross Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Hopewell Junior High School High : Hopewell Senior High School

Margaret Ross Elementary School

Summary:

Margaret Ross Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, serving 219 students in grades K-4. The school is part of the Hopewell Area School District, which is ranked 170 out of 606 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Margaret Ross Elementary School consistently outperforms the Hopewell Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania in PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) test scores across all grades and subjects. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school had 64.6% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 44.9% for the district and 39.3% for the state. In PSSA Science, the school had 81.7% of students proficient or better, compared to 69.5% for the district and 65.6% for the state. In PSSA English Language Arts, the school had 65.6% of students proficient or better, compared to 61.4% for the district and 53.8% for the state. The school also ranks highly in the state for its performance with specific student subgroups, such as low socioeconomic status students (ranked 338 out of 1,414 PA elementary schools) and disabled students (ranked 91 out of 1,043 PA elementary schools).

While the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with a majority of white students (84.02% in 2022-2023) and a small percentage of minority students, it has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (39.27% in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby Independence Elementary School (46.25%) and Hopewell Elementary School (35.31%). This suggests that the school may serve a more affluent student population, which could contribute to its strong academic performance.

Detail:

Public K-4

1955 Maratta Rd
Aliquippa, PA 15001-4151

(724) 375-2956

District: Hopewell Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
437^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,966

Students who attend Margaret Ross Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Hopewell Junior High School
High:	Hopewell Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 219

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.0%

Two or more races:

9.1%

African American:

3.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.3%

See top rated Pennsylvania elementary schools

Compare Margaret Ross Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Margaret Ross Elementary School ranks better than 71.5% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Hopewell Area School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.72. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Margaret Ross Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Hopewell Area School District. Racial makeup is: White (84%), two or more races (9.1%), African American (3.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Margaret Ross Elementary School is 14.3. 1 elementary schools in the Hopewell Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Margaret Ross Elementary School employs 15.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Margaret Ross Elementary School is $17,966, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Hopewell Area School District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Margaret Ross Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Margaret Ross Elementary School 437^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Margaret Ross Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

Hopewell Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hopewell Area School District 170^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

What do you think?

Your rating for Margaret Ross Elementary School?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Margaret Ross Elementary School

Compare

Rank History for all students at Margaret Ross Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2006	81.51	185^th	1545	88.0%
2007	77.33	302^nd	1555	80.6%
2008	63.86	649^th	1551	58.2%
2009	78.03	252^nd	1549	83.7%
2010	80.95	178^th	1579	88.7%
2011	68.49	546^th	1597	65.8%
2012	64.81	701^st	1599	56.2%
2013	57.34	839^th	1519	44.8%
2014	78.44	262^nd	1467	82.1%
2015	65.01	594^th	1474	59.7%
2016	73.45	419^th	1554	73.0%
2017	70.00	507^th	1547	67.2%
2018	77.97	315^th	1530	79.4%
2019	65.40	610^th	1544	60.5%
2021	57.54	689^th	1433	51.9%
2022	79.99	289^th	1534	81.2%
2023	72.72	437^th	1534	71.5%

See the entire list of Pennsylvania Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Margaret Ross Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	71.98	338^th	1414	76.1%

See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Margaret Ross Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	86.27	91^st	1043	91.3%

See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Elementary Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for White students at Margaret Ross Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.66	470^th	1236	62.0%

See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Elementary Schools for White Students!

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

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Margaret Ross Elementary School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Margaret Ross Elementary School, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Margaret Ross Elementary School

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	198	6	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	204
1992	206	9	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	216
1993	248	11	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	259
1994	250	16	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	268
1995	267	12	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	281
1996	267	12	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	281
1997	244	14	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	260
1998	261	14	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	279
1999	276	16	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	292
2000	260	15	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	275
2001	256	13	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	269
2002	192	10	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	202
2003	192	10	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	202
2004	196	7	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	203
2005	190	7	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	199
2006	167	10	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	180
2007	170	8	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	181
2008	156	8	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	5	172
2009	149	2	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	11	165
2010	150	4	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	6	164
2011	152	6	1	4	0	0	6	0	169
2012	160	13	1	5	0	0	8	0	187
2013	155	10	1	4	0	0	10	0	180
2014	172	13	0	4	0	1	12	0	202
2015	182	17	1	5	0	1	11	0	217
2016	192	13	1	2	0	0	15	0	223
2017	175	15	1	4	0	0	15	0	210
2018	178	18	1	3	0	0	19	0	219
2019	173	14	1	3	0	0	19	0	210
2020	177	14	0	3	0	0	20	0	214
2021	180	13	0	8	0	1	17	0	219
2022	180	9	0	4	0	1	20	0	214
2023	184	8	0	5	1	1	20	0	219

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 Margaret Ross Elementary School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	204	14.2	14.3	n/a
1992	216	13.6	15.8	n/a
1993	259	13.0	19.9	n/a
1994	268	12.5	21.4	n/a
1995	281	12.0	23.4	n/a
1996	281	12.0	23.4	n/a
1997	260	13.4	19.4	n/a
1998	279	11.0	25.4	n/a
1999	292	14.0	20.9	n/a
2000	275	16.4	16.8	45.1
2001	269	15.0	17.9	14.5
2002	202	13.0	15.5	26.7
2003	202	13.0	15.5	26.7
2004	203	12.0	16.9	24.6
2005	199	13.0	15.3	27.1
2006	180	13.0	13.8	31.1
2007	181	11.0	16.5	28.2
2008	172	13.5	12.7	28.1
2009	165	12.5	13.2	27.9
2010	164	13.5	12.1	30.4
2011	169	13.5	12.5	30.8
2012	187	12.5	14.9	33.7
2013	180	13.5	13.3	30
2014	202	14.3	14.0	25.2
2015	217	14.0	15.5	36.4
2016	223	14.0	15.9	32.3
2017	210	13.8	15.1	39
2018	219	15.3	14.2	37.4
2019	210	15.3	13.6	31
2020	214	15.9	13.3	25.2
2021	219	15.3	14.3	33.8
2022	214	15.3	13.9	31.3
2023	219	15.3	14.3	39.3

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 Margaret Ross Elementary School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	204	14.2	14.3	n/a
1992	216	13.6	15.8	n/a
1993	259	13.0	19.9	n/a
1994	268	12.5	21.4	n/a
1995	281	12.0	23.4	n/a
1996	281	12.0	23.4	n/a
1997	260	13.4	19.4	n/a
1998	279	11.0	25.4	n/a
1999	292	14.0	20.9	n/a
2000	275	16.4	16.8	45.1
2001	269	15.0	17.9	14.5
2002	202	13.0	15.5	26.7
2003	202	13.0	15.5	26.7
2004	203	12.0	16.9	24.6
2005	199	13.0	15.3	27.1
2006	180	13.0	13.8	31.1
2007	181	11.0	16.5	28.2
2008	172	13.5	12.7	28.1
2009	165	12.5	13.2	27.9
2010	164	13.5	12.1	30.4
2011	169	13.5	12.5	30.8
2012	187	12.5	14.9	33.7
2013	180	13.5	13.3	30
2014	202	14.3	14.0	25.2
2015	217	14.0	15.5	36.4
2016	223	14.0	15.9	32.3
2017	210	13.8	15.1	39
2018	219	15.3	14.2	37.4
2019	210	15.3	13.6	31
2020	214	15.9	13.3	25.2
2021	219	15.3	14.3	33.8
2022	214	15.3	13.9	31.3
2023	219	15.3	14.3	39.3

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 Margaret Ross Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$830 (4.7%)	$16,654 (95.3%)	$17,484
2020	$672 (3.9%)	$16,532 (96.1%)	$17,204
2021	$1,053 (6.2%)	$15,992 (93.8%)	$17,046
2022	$1,198 (6.7%)	$16,768 (93.3%)	$17,966

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Margaret Ross 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 610^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 437^th of 1534 Elementary schools	11%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Margaret Ross Elementary School)	66.6	73.9	7.3%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Margaret Ross Elementary School)	82	76	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Margaret Ross Elementary School)	57.8	56	1.8%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Margaret Ross Elementary School)	80	81.7	1.7%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Margaret Ross Elementary School)	64.4	56	8.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
All Grades Math (Margaret Ross Elementary School)	61.9	64.6	2.7%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Margaret Ross Elementary School)	80	81.7	1.7%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Margaret Ross Elementary School)	72.6	65.6	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	210	219	4.3%
African American	14	8	42.9%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	3	5	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	173	184	6.4%
Two or More Races	19	20	5.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31%	39.3%	8.3%

Schools Near Margaret Ross Elementary School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

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
Margaret Ross Elementary School	Public	K-4	1955 Maratta Rd	Aliquippa	15001	Beaver County	Hopewell Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 375-2956	219	15	14.3	39.3%	184 (84.0%)	8 (3.7%)	5 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	20 (9.1%)	72.7	437^th of 1534 public elementary schools	71.5%		80	289^th of 1534 public elementary schools	81.2%	148	73.9	56.0			64.6	81.7	81.7	76.0	56.0			65.6	$17,966	$1,198	$16,768
Aliquippa Elementary School	Public	K-6	800 Twenty-First Street	Aliquippa	15001	Beaver County	Aliquippa School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 857-7500	474	50	9.4	85.7%	56 (11.8%)	307 (64.8%)	36 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	74 (15.6%)	4.6	1489^th of 1534 public elementary schools	2.9%		5.3	1463^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	4.6%	26	11.3	8.6	2.9	2.9	6.1	34.5	34.5	17.0	13.8	9.0	11.5	12.5	$23,054	$1,287	$21,767
Hopewell Elementary School	Public	K-4	3000 Kane Road	Aliquippa	15001	Beaver County	Hopewell Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 375-1111	354	21	17.0	35.3%	304 (85.9%)	12 (3.4%)	17 (4.8%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (5.1%)	61.1	670^th of 1534 public elementary schools	56.3%		74.5	402^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	73.8%	268	59.7	40.5			49.0	83.5	83.5	57.1	62.0			59.9	$14,452	$651	$13,801
Highland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1101 Highland Avenue	Ambridge	15003	Beaver County	Ambridge Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 266-2833	316	26	12.2	99.1%	160 (50.6%)	94 (29.7%)	8 (2.5%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	51 (16.1%)	22	1201^st of 1534 public elementary schools	21.7%		15	1269^th of 1534 public elementary schools	17.3%	68	23.9	32.5	13.0		22.9	60.5	60.5	41.3	36.6	31.9		36.6	$15,488	$1,765	$13,723
State Street Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	600 Harmony Road	Baden	15005	Beaver County	Ambridge Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 266-2833	275	18	15.1	100.0%	184 (66.9%)	51 (18.5%)	3 (1.1%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (12.4%)	50.1	870^th of 1534 public elementary schools	43.3%		38.9	1034^th of 1534 public elementary schools	32.6%	164	57.2	37.8	36.8		43.2	75.5	75.5	57.1	43.2	57.9		52.1	$10,054	$817	$9,237
Bon Meade Elementary School	Public	K-4	1595 Brodhead Rd	Moon township	15108	Allegheny County	Moon Area School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 264-9440	594	38	15.8	15.7%	486 (81.8%)	24 (4.0%)	22 (3.7%)	33 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.9%)	89.9	97^th of 1534 public elementary schools	93.7%		91.8	62^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	96.0%	35	75.4	88.4			81.4	96.2	96.2	77.2	83.7			80.2	$17,513	$356	$17,158
Baden Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	K-6	1016 State Street	Baden	15005	Beaver County	Baden Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(855) 590-2227	586	39	15.0	64.5%	326 (55.6%)	152 (25.9%)	10 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	97 (16.6%)	32.6	1104^th of 1534 public elementary schools	28.0%		37.5	1053^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	31.4%	51	43.0	42.0	30.2	28.8	36.6	62.9	62.9	41.8	37.5	33.4	39.0	37.9	$16,715	$1,505	$15,210
Center Grange Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	225 Center Grange Rd	Aliquippa	15001	Beaver County	Central Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 775-5600	457	30	15.2	18.4%	376 (82.3%)	30 (6.6%)	26 (5.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	20 (4.4%)								(n/a)													$16,027	$751	$15,276
Provident Charter School - West	Public, Charter	1-4	200 Quigley Drive	Baden	15005	Beaver County	Provident Charter School - West	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(412) 709-5160	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Edgeworth Elementary School	Public	K-5	200 Meadow Ln	Sewickley	15143	Allegheny County	Quaker Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 749-3605	412	32	13.0	21.4%	340 (82.5%)	9 (2.2%)	24 (5.8%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (8.7%)	91.6	67^th of 1534 public elementary schools	95.6%		93.8	24^th of 1534 public elementary schools	98.4%	43	88.5	80.6	69.9		79.6	94.0	94.0	84.2	80.6	83.6		82.9	$21,591	$1,242	$20,349

Margaret Ross Elementary School

Margaret Ross Elementary School:

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Hopewell Area School District:

What do you think?

Rank History for Margaret Ross Elementary School

Rank History for all students at Margaret Ross Elementary School

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Margaret Ross Elementary School

Rank History for Disabled students at Margaret Ross Elementary School

Rank History for White students at Margaret Ross Elementary School

Enrollment information for Margaret Ross Elementary School

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Margaret Ross Elementary School

Student/Teacher Ratio Margaret Ross Elementary School

Per Pupil Expenditures for Margaret Ross Elementary School

Impact of COVID-19 on Margaret Ross Elementary School

Rankings

Test Scores

Student Body

Schools Near Margaret Ross Elementary School