Minersville Area Elementary Center

Summary:

Minersville Area Elementary Center is a public elementary school serving 466 students in grades 1-6 in Minersville, Pennsylvania, which is part of the Minersville Area School District. The school faces several challenges, including below-average academic performance, a high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds, and a relatively low school ranking compared to other Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Minersville Area Elementary Center has a significantly higher percentage of white students (83.48%) compared to the state average, as well as a higher percentage of Hispanic students (10.52%) and a lower percentage of African American students (4.08%). The school's performance on PSSA tests is generally below the state average, with proficiency rates in Math (34.4%) and English Language Arts (55.1%) lower than the state averages. However, the school's Science proficiency rate (78.7%) is significantly higher than the state average (65.6%). When compared to nearby schools, Minersville Area Elementary Center outperforms the lower-ranked Mahanoy Area Elementary School and Shenandoah Valley Elementary School, but performs worse than the higher-ranked Pine Grove Elementary School and Blue Mountain Elementary East School.

Minersville Area Elementary Center has a very high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 97.64% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly higher than the state average and indicates that the school serves a predominantly disadvantaged population. However, the school's recent increase in per-student spending, from $9,229 in 2018-2019 to $13,783 in 2021-2022, suggests that the school may be investing more resources to support its students, though the impact on academic performance is not yet clear. Additionally, the school's racial makeup has become slightly more diverse over the past few years, with the percentage of Hispanic students increasing from 8.21% in 2020-2021 to 10.52% in 2022-2023.


Detail:

Public 1-6

 North Fifth Street
       Minersville, PA  17954


(570) 544-1400

District: Minersville Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
890th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,783 Help


Students who attend Minersville Area Elementary Center usually attend:

High:    Minersville Area Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  466

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.5%
Hispanic:
10.5%
African American:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.6% Help


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Compare Details Minersville Area Elementary Center ranks worse than 58% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.85. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.5%), Hispanic (10.5%), African American (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Minersville Area Elementary Center is 11.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Minersville Area Elementary Center is $13,783.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Minersville Area Elementary Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Minersville Area Elementary Center 890th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Minersville Area Elementary Center in the ranking list.)

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Minersville Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Minersville Area School District 422nd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Minersville Area Elementary Center

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Rank History for all students at Minersville Area Elementary Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 28.85 1009th 1302 22.5%
2004 44.79 861st 1308 34.2%
2005 75.47 295th 1299 77.3%
2006 76.93 309th 1545 80.0%
2007 57.67 794th 1555 48.9%
2008 48.46 1007th 1551 35.1%
2009 60.51 735th 1549 52.6%
2010 57.93 836th 1579 47.1%
2011 51.74 991st 1597 37.9%
2012 43.65 1143rd 1599 28.5%
2013 45.25 1051st 1519 30.8%
2014 36.21 1110th 1467 24.3%
2015 41.74 987th 1474 33.0%
2016 44.70 1010th 1554 35.0%
2017 39.65 1078th 1547 30.3%
2018 38.37 1077th 1530 29.6%
2019 40.52 1064th 1544 31.1%
2021 44.91 897th 1433 37.4%
2022 44.05 978th 1534 36.2%
2023 48.85 890th 1534 42.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Minersville Area Elementary Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.66 738th 1414 47.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Minersville Area Elementary Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.24 612th 1043 41.3%
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Rank History for White students at Minersville Area Elementary Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.30 926th 1236 25.1%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Minersville Area Elementary Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 328 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1989 346 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1990 356 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1991 402 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1992 429 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1993 429 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1994 451 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1995 527 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 530
1996 527 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 530
1997 527 4 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 534
1998 530 3 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1999 499 6 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 509
2000 480 12 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 493
2001 471 10 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 482
2002 430 10 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 445
2003 430 10 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 445
2004 453 12 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 470
2005 468 9 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 483
2006 468 10 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 483
2007 467 13 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 484
2008 485 13 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2009 485 18 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 511
2010 519 15 4 8 1 n/a n/a 0 547
2011 515 12 3 13 0 0 1 0 544
2012 501 18 4 13 0 0 1 0 537
2013 522 21 4 16 1 0 1 0 565
2014 486 17 5 23 1 0 10 0 542
2015 473 24 7 22 1 0 15 0 542
2016 492 19 8 25 1 0 15 0 560
2017 467 17 5 38 0 0 13 0 540
2018 449 16 5 27 0 0 16 0 513
2019 428 16 5 27 0 0 21 0 497
2020 444 14 3 27 0 0 26 0 514
2021 407 23 4 39 0 0 2 0 475
2022 382 25 2 40 0 0 7 0 456
2023 389 19 0 49 0 0 9 0 466

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 Minersville Area Elementary Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 328 18.6 17.6 n/a
1989 346 20.1 17.2 n/a
1990 356 20.9 17.0 0
1991 402 20.0 20.1 n/a
1992 432 22.3 19.3 n/a
1993 435 24.7 17.6 n/a
1994 455 23.7 19.2 n/a
1995 530 23.7 22.4 n/a
1996 530 23.7 22.4 n/a
1997 534 22.7 23.5 n/a
1998 536 24.7 21.7 n/a
1999 509 25.7 19.8 n/a
2000 493 26.8 18.4 48.3
2001 482 26.8 18.0 49
2002 445 26.2 17.0 41.3
2003 445 26.2 17.0 41.3
2004 470 28.2 16.7 44.5
2005 483 25.1 19.2 38.1
2006 483 30.4 15.9 36.9
2007 484 29.3 16.5 41.3
2008 505 30.4 16.6 38.8
2009 511 31.3 16.3 38
2010 547 32.3 16.9 43.3
2011 544 33.3 16.3 47.6
2012 537 34.8 15.4 43.2
2013 565 35.3 15.9 45.7
2014 542 36.8 14.7 54.2
2015 542 36.0 15.0 51.7
2016 560 36.0 15.5 49.8
2017 540 37.0 14.5 53.9
2018 513 36.9 13.9 52.2
2019 497 34.9 14.2 54.1
2020 514 40.0 12.8 51.6
2021 475 42.3 11.2 46.9
2022 456 43.5 10.4 57.2
2023 466 39.6 11.7 97.6

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 Minersville Area Elementary Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 328 18.6 17.6 n/a
1989 346 20.1 17.2 n/a
1990 356 20.9 17.0 0
1991 402 20.0 20.1 n/a
1992 432 22.3 19.3 n/a
1993 435 24.7 17.6 n/a
1994 455 23.7 19.2 n/a
1995 530 23.7 22.4 n/a
1996 530 23.7 22.4 n/a
1997 534 22.7 23.5 n/a
1998 536 24.7 21.7 n/a
1999 509 25.7 19.8 n/a
2000 493 26.8 18.4 48.3
2001 482 26.8 18.0 49
2002 445 26.2 17.0 41.3
2003 445 26.2 17.0 41.3
2004 470 28.2 16.7 44.5
2005 483 25.1 19.2 38.1
2006 483 30.4 15.9 36.9
2007 484 29.3 16.5 41.3
2008 505 30.4 16.6 38.8
2009 511 31.3 16.3 38
2010 547 32.3 16.9 43.3
2011 544 33.3 16.3 47.6
2012 537 34.8 15.4 43.2
2013 565 35.3 15.9 45.7
2014 542 36.8 14.7 54.2
2015 542 36.0 15.0 51.7
2016 560 36.0 15.5 49.8
2017 540 37.0 14.5 53.9
2018 513 36.9 13.9 52.2
2019 497 34.9 14.2 54.1
2020 514 40.0 12.8 51.6
2021 475 42.3 11.2 46.9
2022 456 43.5 10.4 57.2
2023 466 39.6 11.7 97.6

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 Minersville Area Elementary Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $485 (5.3%) $8,744 (94.7%) $9,229
2020 $370 (3.0%) $11,980 (97.0%) $12,351
2021 $1,018 (10.2%) $8,965 (89.8%) $9,983
2022 $2,075 (15.1%) $11,708 (84.9%) $13,783

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Minersville Area Elementary Center

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1064th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 890th of 1534 Elementary schools
 10.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Minersville Area Elementary Center)41.732.8
 8.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Minersville Area Elementary Center)54.646.8
 7.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Minersville Area Elementary Center)28.648
 19.4%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Minersville Area Elementary Center)79.878.7
 1.1%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Minersville Area Elementary Center)6960
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Minersville Area Elementary Center)28.122.7
 5.4%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Minersville Area Elementary Center)54.350.8
 3.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Minersville Area Elementary Center)25.731.7
 6%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Minersville Area Elementary Center)63.561.9
 1.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Minersville Area Elementary Center)3134.4
 3.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Minersville Area Elementary Center)79.878.7
 1.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Minersville Area Elementary Center)60.255.1
 5.1%
   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 Students497466
 6.2%
African American1619
 18.8%
American Indian00
Asian50
 100%
Hispanic2749
 81.5%
Pacific Islander00
White428389
 9.1%
Two or More Races219
 57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.1%97.6%
 43.5%


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Students who attend Minersville Area Elementary Center usually go on to attend:

High : Minersville Area Junior/Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 466 students attended Minersville Area Elementary Center.

Students at Minersville Area Elementary Center are 83% White, 11% Hispanic, 4% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Minersville Area Elementary Center ranks 890th of 1534 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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