Is Meyersdale Area Elementary School a good school?

Meyersdale Area Elementary School ranks 345 th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Meyersdale Area Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 320 students attended Meyersdale Area Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Meyersdale Area Elementary School?

Students at Meyersdale Area Elementary School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Meyersdale Area Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Meyersdale Area Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Meyersdale Area Middle School High : Meyersdale Area High School

Meyersdale Area Elementary School

Summary:

Meyersdale Area Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 320 students in grades K-5 in the Meyersdale Area School District in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania. This school consistently ranks in the top half of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a current ranking of 345 out of 1,526 schools and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Meyersdale Area Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the state average in PSSA test scores across all subjects and grade levels. In 2023-2024, 64.1% of students were proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 40.4%, and 68.3% were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 53%. The school is particularly impressive in science, with 90.2% of students proficient or better in PSSA Science, significantly higher than the state average of 65.8%. Additionally, the school ranks 196 out of 1,432 Pennsylvania elementary schools for its low socioeconomic status (SES) students, indicating that it effectively supports and educates students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Shanksville-Stonycreek Elementary School, Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School, and Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary School, Meyersdale Area Elementary School stands out with its higher proficiency rates in Math, English Language Arts, and Science. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.8 to 10.3 over the past few years, which is lower than the nearby schools, suggesting that it is effectively allocating its resources to support student learning and achievement.

Detail:

Public K-5

1345 Shaw Mines Rd
Meyersdale, PA 15552

(814) 634-8313

District: Meyersdale Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
345^th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,438

Students who attend Meyersdale Area Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Meyersdale Area Middle School
High:	Meyersdale Area High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.3

Number of students: 320

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.3%

Two or more races:

1.9%

African American:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Meyersdale Area Elementary School ranks better than 77.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.26. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.3%), two or more races (1.9%), African American (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Meyersdale Area Elementary School is 10.3. (See more...)

Compare Meyersdale Area Elementary School employs 31 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meyersdale Area Elementary School is $20,438.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Meyersdale Area Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Meyersdale Area Elementary School 345^th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Meyersdale Area Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Meyersdale Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Meyersdale Area School District 208^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Meyersdale Area Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Meyersdale Area Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	33.27	966^th	1302	25.8%
2004	34.71	964^th	1308	26.3%
2005	42.57	910^th	1299	29.9%
2006	39.67	1138^th	1545	26.3%
2007	29.81	1272^nd	1555	18.2%
2008	30.09	1263^rd	1551	18.6%
2009	34.84	1222^nd	1549	21.1%
2010	50.19	1009^th	1579	36.1%
2011	62.30	719^th	1597	55.0%
2012	61.56	792^nd	1599	50.5%
2013	63.66	681^st	1519	55.2%
2014	65.09	611^th	1467	58.4%
2015	56.59	777^th	1474	47.3%
2016	59.50	764^th	1554	50.8%
2017	62.43	687^th	1547	55.6%
2018	59.43	731^st	1530	52.2%
2019	60.76	710^th	1544	54.0%
2021	58.25	673^rd	1433	53.0%
2022	63.13	619^th	1534	59.6%
2023	73.68	415^th	1534	72.9%
2024	77.26	345^th	1526	77.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Meyersdale Area Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	81.08	177^th	1414	87.5%
2024	79.58	196^th	1432	86.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Meyersdale Area Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	76.26	324^th	1488	78.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Meyersdale Area Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	75.84	345^th	1495	76.9%

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Rank History for White students at Meyersdale Area Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	60.18	490^th	1236	60.4%
2024	64.13	440^th	1229	64.2%

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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 Meyersdale Area Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	777	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	781
1989	776	6	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	782
1990	747	6	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	753
1991	756	4	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	763
1992	744	4	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	751
1993	700	4	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	707
1994	707	2	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	713
1995	700	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	704
1996	700	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	704
1997	691	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	694
1998	672	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	674
1999	633	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	637
2000	514	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	516
2001	477	3	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	483
2002	452	5	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	458
2003	452	5	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	458
2004	421	6	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	428
2005	408	7	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	419
2006	406	8	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	416
2007	411	7	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	419
2008	406	6	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	414
2009	426	7	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	434
2010	419	5	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	425
2011	399	5	0	0	0	0	0	404
2012	399	4	0	0	0	0	0	403
2013	410	4	0	1	0	0	0	415
2014	383	4	0	3	0	0	0	390
2015	376	2	0	3	0	0	0	381
2016	376	2	0	3	0	0	0	381
2017	346	3	0	4	0	0	0	353
2018	327	4	0	5	0	1	0	337
2019	320	3	0	5	0	1	2	331
2020	319	2	0	3	0	1	2	327
2021	300	4	0	3	1	1	2	311
2022	292	4	0	3	1	0	7	307
2023	308	3	0	2	1	0	6	320

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 Meyersdale Area Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	781	46.0	16.9	n/a
1989	782	45.5	17.1	n/a
1990	753	47.5	15.8	0
1991	763	47.5	16.0	n/a
1992	751	47.0	15.9	n/a
1993	707	41.5	17.0	n/a
1994	713	41.0	17.4	n/a
1995	704	40.8	17.3	n/a
1996	704	40.8	17.3	n/a
1997	694	39.8	17.4	n/a
1998	674	39.3	17.2	n/a
1999	637	38.5	16.5	n/a
2000	516	30.5	16.9	44.8
2001	483	31.5	15.3	44.1
2002	458	29.2	15.7	40.2
2003	458	29.2	15.7	40.2
2004	428	27.0	15.9	47.2
2005	419	29.0	14.4	43.9
2006	416	30.0	13.9	38.9
2007	419	29.0	14.4	36
2008	414	27.3	15.2	44.7
2009	434	34.7	12.5	49.1
2010	425	34.6	12.2	43.1
2011	404	34.6	11.6	43.6
2012	403	34.6	11.6	45.2
2013	415	31.3	13.2	47.2
2014	390	30.6	12.7	49.5
2015	381	31.0	12.2	51.2
2016	381	30.0	12.7	54.1
2017	353	29.4	12.0	52.7
2018	337	27.7	12.1	54
2019	331	29.3	11.2	53.8
2020	327	29.3	11.1	54.7
2021	311	30.3	10.2	57.9
2022	307	31.3	9.8	50.8
2023	320	31.0	10.3	59.7

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 Meyersdale Area Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	781	46.0	16.9	n/a
1989	782	45.5	17.1	n/a
1990	753	47.5	15.8	0
1991	763	47.5	16.0	n/a
1992	751	47.0	15.9	n/a
1993	707	41.5	17.0	n/a
1994	713	41.0	17.4	n/a
1995	704	40.8	17.3	n/a
1996	704	40.8	17.3	n/a
1997	694	39.8	17.4	n/a
1998	674	39.3	17.2	n/a
1999	637	38.5	16.5	n/a
2000	516	30.5	16.9	44.8
2001	483	31.5	15.3	44.1
2002	458	29.2	15.7	40.2
2003	458	29.2	15.7	40.2
2004	428	27.0	15.9	47.2
2005	419	29.0	14.4	43.9
2006	416	30.0	13.9	38.9
2007	419	29.0	14.4	36
2008	414	27.3	15.2	44.7
2009	434	34.7	12.5	49.1
2010	425	34.6	12.2	43.1
2011	404	34.6	11.6	43.6
2012	403	34.6	11.6	45.2
2013	415	31.3	13.2	47.2
2014	390	30.6	12.7	49.5
2015	381	31.0	12.2	51.2
2016	381	30.0	12.7	54.1
2017	353	29.4	12.0	52.7
2018	337	27.7	12.1	54
2019	331	29.3	11.2	53.8
2020	327	29.3	11.1	54.7
2021	311	30.3	10.2	57.9
2022	307	31.3	9.8	50.8
2023	320	31.0	10.3	59.7

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 Meyersdale Area Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$884 (5.2%)	$16,101 (94.8%)	$16,985
2020	$829 (4.8%)	$16,472 (95.2%)	$17,300
2021	$1,818 (9.3%)	$17,693 (90.7%)	$19,511
2022	$2,761 (13.5%)	$17,677 (86.5%)	$20,438

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Meyersdale Area Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 710^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 415^th of 1534 Elementary schools	18.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Meyersdale Area Elementary School)	66.7	46.9	19.8%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Meyersdale Area Elementary School)	63.1	63.3	0.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Meyersdale Area Elementary School)	49.2	78.4	29.2%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Meyersdale Area Elementary School)	85.7	97.3	11.6%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Meyersdale Area Elementary School)	63.5	78.3	14.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Meyersdale Area Elementary School)	41.2	52	10.8%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Meyersdale Area Elementary School)	76.5	66	10.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Meyersdale Area Elementary School)	52.6	57.4	4.8%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Meyersdale Area Elementary School)	85.7	97.3	11.6%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Meyersdale Area Elementary School)	67.3	68.4	1.1%
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	331	320	3.3%
African American	3	3
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	2	60%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	320	308	3.8%
Two or More Races	2	6	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.8%	59.7%	5.9%

Schools Near Meyersdale Area Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)					PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)					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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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
Meyersdale Area Elementary School	Public	K-5	1345 Shaw Mines Rd	Meyersdale	15552	Somerset County	Meyersdale Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 634-8313	320	31	10.3	59.7%	308 (96.3%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	77.3	345^th of 1526 public elementary schools	77.4%		73.7	415^th of 1534 public elementary schools	72.9%	70	71.7	56.8	63.1		64.1	90.2	90.2	77.4	62.7	63.2		68.3	$20,438	$2,761	$17,677
Salisbury-Elk Lick Elementary School	Public	K-6	196 Smith Ave	Salisbury	15558	Somerset County	Salisbury-Elk Lick School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 662-2733	127	14	9.2	63.0%	122 (96.1%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	62.7	649^th of 1526 public elementary schools	57.5%		64.1	612^th of 1534 public elementary schools	60.1%	37	53.9	73.7	38.9	38.9	51.4	100.0	100.0	61.5	52.7	55.6	44.5	52.9	$19,436	$6,886	$12,549
Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary School	Public	K-4	1025 E Main Street	Berlin	15530	Somerset County	Berlin Brothersvalley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 267-4623	287	24	12.0	42.5%	280 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	53.2	822^nd of 1526 public elementary schools	46.1%		59.2	719^th of 1534 public elementary schools	53.1%	103	62.9	51.5			57.1	82.8	82.8	59.1	28.2			43.2	$13,201	$1,930	$11,271
Rockwood Area Elementary School	Public	K-6	435 Somerset Ave	Rockwood	15557	Somerset County	Rockwood Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 926-4677	297	26	11.4	49.5%	289 (97.3%)	5 (1.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	68.9	514^th of 1526 public elementary schools	66.3%		63	636^th of 1534 public elementary schools	58.5%	122	41.7	57.4	69.4	48.0	54.0	92.6	92.6	55.6	68.5	55.5	58.4	60.3	$18,527	$1,938	$16,588
Eagle View Elementary School	Public	3-5	191 Discovery Ln	Somerset	15501	Somerset County	Somerset Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 444-8455	428	38	11.2	58.9%	387 (90.4%)	2 (0.5%)	17 (4.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.9%)	69.4	506^th of 1526 public elementary schools	66.8%		63.1	635^th of 1534 public elementary schools	58.6%	129	70.9	51.1	63.8		62.0	80.0	80.0	65.7	50.8	71.7		62.6	$16,586	$1,851	$14,735
Maple Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	105 New Centerville Rd	Somerset	15501	Somerset County	Somerset Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 445-6677	522	40	12.9	53.4%	483 (92.5%)	4 (0.8%)	14 (2.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.6%)								(n/a)													$17,672	$1,787	$15,885
Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	172 Turkeyfoot Rd	Confluence	15424	Somerset County	Turkeyfoot Valley Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 395-3621	150	15	9.6	100.0%	148 (98.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12	1329^th of 1526 public elementary schools	12.9%		15.6	1270^th of 1534 public elementary schools	17.2%	59	35.7	11.1	6.7	0.0	13.1	55.5	55.5	42.9	16.7	26.7	7.1	23.0	$20,237	$1,848	$18,388
Shanksville-Stonycreek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1325 Corner Stone Rd	Shanksville	15560	Somerset County	Shanksville-Stonycreek School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 267-4649	134	12	11.1	50.7%	133 (99.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	34.1	1077^th of 1526 public elementary schools	29.4%		59	723^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	52.9%	354	27.8	22.7	36.8		28.8	72.7	72.7	50.0	22.7	63.2		44.1	$199	$19	$180

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