Jefferson-Morgan Elementary School

Summary:

Jefferson-Morgan Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 417 students in grades PK-6 in the Jefferson-Morgan School District in Jefferson, Pennsylvania. According to the data, the school has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools, receiving a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

The school's academic performance is a significant concern, with test scores generally below the state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in PSSA Math (38%) and PSSA English Language Arts (48.3%) were lower than the state averages of 40.4% and 53%, respectively. The school's performance on subgroups, such as White students, low socioeconomic status students, and disabled students, is also concerning, ranking in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools. Additionally, the school has consistently had higher dropout rates compared to the state average, ranging from 1.2% to 1.7% over the past few years.

When comparing Jefferson-Morgan Elementary School to nearby schools, it performs significantly worse than the higher-ranked schools in the area. For example, Bobtown Elementary School, which is 12.49 miles away, consistently outperforms Jefferson-Morgan Elementary School in test scores, with proficiency rates in the 70-80% range across subjects. While the school's spending per student and student-teacher ratio are not significantly different from the surrounding schools, these factors do not seem to be translating into better academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1363 Jefferson Rd
       Jefferson, PA  15344-0158


(724) 883-2310

District: Jefferson-Morgan School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
951st of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,466 Help


Students who attend Jefferson-Morgan Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Jefferson-Morgan Middle School/High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  417

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.2%
Two or more races:
2.6%
Hispanic:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.4% Help


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Compare Details Jefferson-Morgan Elementary School ranks worse than 62.3% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.66. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.2%), two or more races (2.6%), Hispanic (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jefferson-Morgan Elementary School is 12.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson-Morgan Elementary School is $18,466.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jefferson-Morgan Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson-Morgan Elementary School 951st of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Jefferson-Morgan Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Jefferson-Morgan School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson-Morgan School District 399th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jefferson-Morgan Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Jefferson-Morgan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 15.63 1114th 1302 14.4%
2004 22.89 1068th 1308 18.3%
2005 45.77 876th 1299 32.6%
2006 42.17 1108th 1545 28.3%
2007 36.51 1187th 1555 23.7%
2008 35.72 1206th 1551 22.2%
2009 37.27 1191st 1549 23.1%
2010 30.73 1294th 1579 18.0%
2011 33.46 1271st 1597 20.4%
2012 36.51 1230th 1599 23.1%
2013 28.60 1216th 1519 19.9%
2014 33.47 1133rd 1467 22.8%
2015 29.02 1117th 1474 24.2%
2016 47.81 965th 1554 37.9%
2017 43.86 1018th 1547 34.2%
2018 44.28 1015th 1530 33.7%
2019 40.56 1060th 1544 31.3%
2021 36.79 1004th 1433 29.9%
2022 43.73 985th 1534 35.8%
2023 42.81 977th 1534 36.3%
2024 44.66 951st 1526 37.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jefferson-Morgan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.94 849th 1414 40.0%
2024 48.48 817th 1432 42.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Jefferson-Morgan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 51.25 821st 1488 44.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Jefferson-Morgan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.11 684th 1043 34.4%
2024 37.20 671st 1084 38.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Jefferson-Morgan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 38.16 1012th 1495 32.3%
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Rank History for White students at Jefferson-Morgan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.78 1025th 1236 17.1%
2024 24.76 1024th 1229 16.7%
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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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Enrollment information for Jefferson-Morgan Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 595 13 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 608
1989 585 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 594
1990 573 10 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1991 594 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 601
1992 577 8 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 585
1993 563 13 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 576
1994 569 12 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1995 564 15 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 580
1996 564 15 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 580
1997 534 13 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 549
1998 530 12 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 549
1999 507 13 5 2 1 n/a n/a 0 528
2000 491 15 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 508
2001 479 13 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 493
2002 476 13 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 491
2003 476 13 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 491
2004 469 12 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2005 457 9 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 468
2006 441 6 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 450
2007 451 5 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 459
2008 445 9 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2009 366 8 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2010 459 11 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2011 438 9 2 0 1 0 0 0 450
2012 422 8 2 1 2 0 0 0 435
2013 408 10 2 0 2 0 0 0 422
2014 389 9 0 3 2 0 2 0 405
2015 392 11 0 2 2 0 5 0 412
2016 389 11 1 2 3 0 7 0 413
2017 403 6 1 2 2 0 15 0 429
2018 415 3 0 3 0 0 17 0 438
2019 386 3 0 3 1 0 16 0 409
2020 410 3 0 2 1 0 26 0 442
2021 406 0 0 4 0 0 18 0 428
2022 416 3 0 4 0 0 11 0 434
2023 401 1 0 4 0 0 11 0 417

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 Jefferson-Morgan Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 608 37.6 16.1 n/a
1989 594 34.8 17.0 n/a
1990 583 34.9 16.7 0
1991 601 35.3 17.0 n/a
1992 585 36.0 16.2 n/a
1993 576 30.0 19.2 n/a
1994 581 31.0 18.7 n/a
1995 580 32.0 18.1 n/a
1996 580 32.0 18.1 n/a
1997 549 30.0 18.3 n/a
1998 549 30.0 18.3 n/a
1999 528 31.0 17.0 n/a
2000 508 34.0 14.9 36.2
2001 493 34.0 14.5 27.6
2002 491 32.9 14.9 31
2003 491 32.9 14.9 31
2004 481 34.9 13.8 31.2
2005 468 35.3 13.3 32.5
2006 450 34.3 13.1 43.1
2007 459 32.7 14.0 42.7
2008 457 29.4 15.5 44
2009 377 64.5 5.8 50.4
2010 472 32.8 14.3 46.2
2011 450 32.3 13.9 46
2012 435 31.6 13.7 45.7
2013 422 30.7 13.7 51.9
2014 405 26.4 15.3 45.4
2015 412 30.0 13.7 45.4
2016 413 30.0 13.7 43.8
2017 429 30.0 14.3 50.1
2018 438 29.9 14.6 48.2
2019 409 30.0 13.6 47.7
2020 442 31.0 14.2 49.8
2021 428 31.0 13.8 53.7
2022 434 33.5 12.9 47.5
2023 417 33.5 12.4 54.4

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 Jefferson-Morgan Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 608 37.6 16.1 n/a
1989 594 34.8 17.0 n/a
1990 583 34.9 16.7 0
1991 601 35.3 17.0 n/a
1992 585 36.0 16.2 n/a
1993 576 30.0 19.2 n/a
1994 581 31.0 18.7 n/a
1995 580 32.0 18.1 n/a
1996 580 32.0 18.1 n/a
1997 549 30.0 18.3 n/a
1998 549 30.0 18.3 n/a
1999 528 31.0 17.0 n/a
2000 508 34.0 14.9 36.2
2001 493 34.0 14.5 27.6
2002 491 32.9 14.9 31
2003 491 32.9 14.9 31
2004 481 34.9 13.8 31.2
2005 468 35.3 13.3 32.5
2006 450 34.3 13.1 43.1
2007 459 32.7 14.0 42.7
2008 457 29.4 15.5 44
2009 377 64.5 5.8 50.4
2010 472 32.8 14.3 46.2
2011 450 32.3 13.9 46
2012 435 31.6 13.7 45.7
2013 422 30.7 13.7 51.9
2014 405 26.4 15.3 45.4
2015 412 30.0 13.7 45.4
2016 413 30.0 13.7 43.8
2017 429 30.0 14.3 50.1
2018 438 29.9 14.6 48.2
2019 409 30.0 13.6 47.7
2020 442 31.0 14.2 49.8
2021 428 31.0 13.8 53.7
2022 434 33.5 12.9 47.5
2023 417 33.5 12.4 54.4

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 Jefferson-Morgan Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $454 (2.4%) $18,800 (97.6%) $19,254
2020 $404 (2.3%) $16,914 (97.7%) $17,318
2021 $907 (5.1%) $16,897 (94.9%) $17,804
2022 $1,306 (7.1%) $17,160 (92.9%) $18,466

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson-Morgan 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 1060th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 977th of 1534 Elementary schools
 5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Jefferson-Morgan Elementary School)59.456.9
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson-Morgan Elementary School)57.858.8
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Jefferson-Morgan Elementary School)43.457.5
 14.1%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Jefferson-Morgan Elementary School)73.680
 6.4%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson-Morgan Elementary School)52.837.5
 15.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Jefferson-Morgan Elementary School)23.723
 0.7%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson-Morgan Elementary School)5637.7
 18.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Jefferson-Morgan Elementary School)31.330
 1.3%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson-Morgan Elementary School)5038.3
 11.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Jefferson-Morgan Elementary School)40.239.6
 0.6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Jefferson-Morgan Elementary School)73.680
 6.4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Jefferson-Morgan Elementary School)54.542.9
 11.6%
   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 Students409417
 2%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic34
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White386401
 3.9%
Two or More Races1611
 31.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.7%54.4%
 6.8%


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Students at Jefferson-Morgan Elementary School are 96% White, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 417 students attended Jefferson-Morgan Elementary School.

Students who attend Jefferson-Morgan Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Jefferson-Morgan Middle School/High School

Jefferson-Morgan Elementary School ranks 951st of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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