W.A. McCreery Elementary School

Q: Is W.A. McCreery Elementary School a good school?

W.A. McCreery Elementary School ranks 653 rd of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

W.A. McCreery Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 341 students in grades PK-6 in Marion Center, Pennsylvania, which is part of the Marion Center Area School District.

W.A. McCreery Elementary School stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, with proficiency rates above the state average in math (48.8% vs. 39.3%), science (88.9% vs. 65.6%), and English language arts (57.5% vs. 53.8%). Compared to nearby schools like Rayne Elementary School, Shannock Valley Elementary School, and Ben Franklin Elementary School, W.A. McCreery's academic performance is consistently higher. Additionally, the school serves a higher percentage of students from low-income families (55.72%) compared to some nearby schools, yet still maintains strong academic results.

Another notable aspect of W.A. McCreery Elementary is its relatively high per-student spending of $21,882, which is significantly higher than the state average and many of the surrounding schools in the Armstrong School District, Indiana Area School District, and other nearby districts. This suggests that the Marion Center Area School District is investing substantial resources into supporting the education of its students at W.A. McCreery Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

22810 Route 403 Hwy N
Marion Center, PA 15759-0199

(724) 397-5551

District: Marion Center Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
653^rd of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,882

Students who attend W.A. McCreery Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Marion Center Area Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.9

Number of students: 341

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.7%

African American:

1.5%

Two or more races:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details W.A. McCreery Elementary School ranks better than 57.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.2. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.7%), African American (1.5%), two or more races (0.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at W.A. McCreery Elementary School is 9.9. (See more...)

Compare W.A. McCreery Elementary School employs 34.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at W.A. McCreery Elementary School is $21,882.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

W.A. McCreery Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks W.A. McCreery Elementary School 653^rd of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See W.A. McCreery Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

Marion Center Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion Center Area School District 272^nd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for W.A. McCreery Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at W.A. McCreery Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2012	66.80	638^th	1599	60.1%
2013	58.06	817^th	1519	46.2%
2014	49.89	937^th	1467	36.1%
2015	45.33	935^th	1474	36.6%
2016	59.79	756^th	1554	51.4%
2017	59.67	745^th	1547	51.8%
2018	66.56	593^rd	1530	61.2%
2019	74.91	410^th	1544	73.4%
2021	63.22	567^th	1433	60.4%
2022	61.62	649^th	1534	57.7%
2023	62.20	653^rd	1534	57.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at W.A. McCreery Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	56.00	670^th	1414	52.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at W.A. McCreery Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	51.49	441^st	1043	57.7%

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Rank History for White students at W.A. McCreery Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	43.28	763^rd	1236	38.3%

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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 W.A. McCreery Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2011	495	0	3	0	0	2	500
2012	453	0	3	0	0	0	456
2013	445	1	3	0	0	2	451
2014	447	2	1	0	1	1	452
2015	436	3	1	0	1	1	442
2016	426	5	0	3	1	0	435
2017	427	5	1	3	1	0	437
2018	408	5	1	2	1	0	417
2019	386	4	1	1	1	0	393
2020	367	4	1	1	1	0	374
2021	323	3	1	1	1	0	329
2022	323	4	1	1	0	1	330
2023	333	5	1	0	0	2	341

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 W.A. McCreery Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	500	33.8	14.7	51.2
2012	456	32.7	13.9	51.8
2013	451	32.9	13.7	49.7
2014	452	30.2	14.9	48.7
2015	442	32.0	13.8	47.5
2016	435	32.0	13.5	43.4
2017	437	33.1	13.1	55.1
2018	417	31.3	13.3	60.7
2019	393	32.3	12.1	51.4
2020	374	32.0	11.6	51.9
2021	329	28.7	11.4	55.6
2022	330	33.0	9.9	58.5
2023	341	34.1	9.9	55.7

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 W.A. McCreery Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	500	33.8	14.7	51.2
2012	456	32.7	13.9	51.8
2013	451	32.9	13.7	49.7
2014	452	30.2	14.9	48.7
2015	442	32.0	13.8	47.5
2016	435	32.0	13.5	43.4
2017	437	33.1	13.1	55.1
2018	417	31.3	13.3	60.7
2019	393	32.3	12.1	51.4
2020	374	32.0	11.6	51.9
2021	329	28.7	11.4	55.6
2022	330	33.0	9.9	58.5
2023	341	34.1	9.9	55.7

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 W.A. McCreery Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,336 (7.7%)	$16,125 (92.3%)	$17,462
2020	$1,434 (7.0%)	$19,034 (93.0%)	$20,468
2021	$1,961 (8.8%)	$20,447 (91.2%)	$22,408
2022	$3,148 (14.4%)	$18,734 (85.6%)	$21,882

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on W.A. McCreery 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 410^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 653^rd of 1534 Elementary schools	16%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (W.A. McCreery Elementary School)	61	48.2	12.8%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (W.A. McCreery Elementary School)	78.1	48.2	29.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (W.A. McCreery Elementary School)	60.8	58.4	2.4%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (W.A. McCreery Elementary School)	96.1	88.9	7.2%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (W.A. McCreery Elementary School)	84.6	63.8	20.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (W.A. McCreery Elementary School)	50.8	54.6	3.8%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (W.A. McCreery Elementary School)	59.7	60.6	0.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (W.A. McCreery Elementary School)	73.2	38.8	34.4%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (W.A. McCreery Elementary School)	73.2	61.2	12%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
All Grades Math (W.A. McCreery Elementary School)	61.5	48.8	12.7%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (W.A. McCreery Elementary School)	96.1	88.9	7.2%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (W.A. McCreery Elementary School)	73.3	57.5	15.8%
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	393	341	13.2%
African American	4	5	25%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	1	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	386	333	13.7%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.4%	55.7%	4.3%

Schools Near W.A. McCreery 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
W.A. McCreery Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	22810 Route 403 Hwy N	Marion Center	15759	Indiana County	Marion Center Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 397-5551	341	34	9.9	55.7%	333 (97.7%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	62.2	653^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	57.4%		61.6	649^th of 1534 public elementary schools	57.7%	4	48.2	58.4	54.6	38.8	48.8	88.9	88.9	48.2	63.8	60.6	61.2	57.5	$21,882	$3,148	$18,734
Rayne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2535 Rt 119 Hwy North	Home	15747	Indiana County	Marion Center Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 397-5551	288	24	11.9	61.5%	283 (98.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	61.3	666^th of 1534 public elementary schools	56.6%		61.5	652^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	57.5%	14	56.5	50.0	43.2	62.8	53.5	79.5	79.5	58.7	45.4	59.4	55.8	54.7	$21,765	$2,556	$19,209
Purchase Line Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	16957 Route 286 Hwy E	Commodore	15729	Indiana County	Purchase Line School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 254-4312	386	30	12.9	100.0%	370 (95.9%)	3 (0.8%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	56.5	766^th of 1534 public elementary schools	50.1%		46.6	946^th of 1534 public elementary schools	38.3%	180	49.4	39.6	51.9	31.4	43.8	81.2	81.2	48.1	58.4	67.3	60.7	57.5	$49	$06	$43
Penns Manor Area Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6003 Route 553 Hwy	Clymer	15728	Indiana County	Penns Manor Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 254-2666	332	28	11.6	58.7%	319 (96.1%)	5 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	38	1048^th of 1534 public elementary schools	31.7%		45.1	966^th of 1534 public elementary schools	37.0%	82	44.2	26.0	36.0		35.6	78.0	78.0	48.1	36.0	44.0		42.8	$25,720	$1,903	$23,818
East Pike Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	501 E Pike	Indiana	15701	Indiana County	Indiana Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 463-8567	423	33	12.7	49.9%	361 (85.3%)	15 (3.5%)	9 (2.1%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (7.6%)								(n/a)	69.5				69.5			63.6				63.6	$20,191	$1,571	$18,620
Horace Mann Elementary School	Public	4-5	205 S 5th St	Indiana	15701	Indiana County	Indiana Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 463-8560	193	15	13.0	46.6%	166 (86.0%)	5 (2.6%)	3 (1.6%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (8.3%)	75.2	369^th of 1534 public elementary schools	75.9%		83.5	230^th of 1534 public elementary schools	85.0%	139		57.0	66.0		61.4	83.9	83.9		54.9	80.3		67.4	$19,485	$1,295	$18,190
Eisenhower Elementary School	Public	4-5	1460 School St	Indiana	15701	Indiana County	Indiana Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 463-8566	235	16	14.4	57.0%	194 (82.6%)	14 (6.0%)	7 (3.0%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.8%)	49.2	883^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	42.4%		53.2	835^th of 1534 public elementary schools	45.6%	48		45.0	40.1		42.4	72.3	72.3		42.0	57.1		50.0	$18,825	$1,208	$17,617
Dayton Elementary School	Public	K-6	175 E. Grant Avenue	Dayton	16222	Armstrong County	Armstrong School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 257-8816	201	17	11.6	100.0%	192 (95.5%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	78.7	312^th of 1534 public elementary schools	79.7%		84.5	211^th of 1534 public elementary schools	86.2%	101	64.1	50.0	83.3	50.0	62.6	90.0	90.0	69.2	70.0	87.5	62.5	72.0	$22,389	$3,991	$18,398
Ben Franklin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	95 Ben Franklin Rd	Indiana	15701	Indiana County	Indiana Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 465-5637	393	32	12.1	56.2%	340 (86.5%)	10 (2.5%)	8 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (8.7%)								(n/a)	62.5				62.5			71.6				71.6	$18,689	$1,517	$17,173
Punxsutawney Area Elementary School	Public	K-6	465 Beyer Ave	Punxsutawney	15767	Jefferson County	Punxsutawney Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 938-5151	1,079	94	11.4	64.3%	1,033 (95.7%)	9 (0.8%)	14 (1.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (1.9%)	56.9	759^th of 1534 public elementary schools	50.5%		53.6	824^th of 1534 public elementary schools	46.3%	65	56.7	57.1	40.0	46.2	49.8	83.9	83.9	48.0	48.8	52.7	49.7	49.8	$17,337	$2,310	$15,028

Frequently Asked Questions about W.A. McCreery Elementary School

What schools do graduates of W.A. McCreery Elementary School attend?

Students who attend W.A. McCreery Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Marion Center Area Junior/Senior High School

Is W.A. McCreery Elementary School a good school?

W.A. McCreery Elementary School ranks 653^rd of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend W.A. McCreery Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 341 students attended W.A. McCreery Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of W.A. McCreery Elementary School?

Students at W.A. McCreery Elementary School are 98% White, 1% African American.

What district is W.A. McCreery Elementary School in?

Marion Center Area School District

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