McCormick Elementary School

Summary:

McCormick Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, serving grades K-4 with a total enrollment of 184 students. The school is part of the Moon Area School District, which is ranked 54th out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

McCormick Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Pennsylvania, with a statewide ranking of 77 out of 1,526 schools for the 2023-2024 school year and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests is exceptional, with 86.7% of students proficient or better in Math and English Language Arts for all grades in 2023-2024, significantly outperforming the state and district averages. Additionally, McCormick Elementary School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with only 5.98% in the 2022-2023 school year, indicating a more affluent student population.

While J.A. Allard Elementary and Richard J. Hyde Elementary, two other schools in the Moon Area School District, also perform well with 4- and 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger, McCormick Elementary School stands out with its higher per-student spending of $17,352 in the 2021-2022 school year and a lower student-teacher ratio of 13.7 in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to the nearby schools. These factors, along with the school's consistent high performance and the socioeconomic characteristics of its student population, contribute to McCormick Elementary School's exceptional educational outcomes.

Detail:

Public K-4

2801 Beaver Grade Rd
Moon Township, PA 15108

(412) 264-9440

District: Moon Area School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,352

Students who attend McCormick Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Moon Area Lower Middle School
	Moon Area Upper Middle School
High:	Moon Area Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 208

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.9%

Asian:

11.5%

Two or more races:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 11.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details McCormick Elementary School ranks better than 95% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Moon Area School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.63. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details McCormick Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Moon Area School District. Racial makeup is: White (77.9%), Asian (11.5%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 11.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Moon Area School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McCormick Elementary School is 14.8. 2 elementary schools in the Moon Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at McCormick Elementary School is $17,352. 3 elementary schools in the Moon Area School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McCormick Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks McCormick Elementary School 77^th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See McCormick Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Moon Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Moon Area School District 54^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for McCormick Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at McCormick Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2010	73.57	388^th	1579	75.4%
2011	64.12	670^th	1597	58.0%
2012	83.55	102^nd	1599	93.6%
2013	85.57	64^th	1519	95.8%
2014	86.65	48^th	1467	96.7%
2015	90.71	38^th	1474	97.4%
2016	76.66	348^th	1554	77.6%
2017	89.95	47^th	1547	97.0%
2018	89.81	60^th	1530	96.1%
2019	90.10	62^nd	1544	96.0%
2021	92.73	41^st	1433	97.1%
2022	95.77	4^th	1534	99.7%
2023	94.98	9^th	1534	99.4%
2024	90.63	77^th	1526	95.0%

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Rank History for Female students at McCormick Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	89.22	85^th	1488	94.3%

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Rank History for Male students at McCormick Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	90.48	71^st	1495	95.3%

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Rank History for White students at McCormick Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	94.03	19^th	1236	98.5%
2024	92.90	18^th	1229	98.5%

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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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by a parent
Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Incredible school, incredible teachers....good families. I have one child who is in second grade and one who went k-5. I do not have one complaint. Close Quote

Enrollment information for McCormick Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	137	16	17	7	0	n/a	n/a	1	178
2009	150	15	20	10	0	n/a	n/a	2	197
2010	155	15	24	6	0	n/a	n/a	2	202
2011	150	9	24	8	0	0	5	0	196
2012	150	11	23	10	0	0	2	0	196
2013	146	12	23	8	0	0	3	0	192
2014	159	6	25	10	0	0	4	0	204
2015	167	5	24	7	0	0	9	0	212
2016	214	20	15	18	1	0	18	0	286
2017	171	4	17	5	0	0	5	0	202
2018	172	1	15	1	0	0	2	0	191
2019	175	2	16	4	0	0	9	0	206
2020	181	3	12	5	0	0	7	0	208
2021	166	3	10	7	0	0	4	0	190
2022	170	3	15	5	0	0	5	0	198
2023	155	4	17	3	0	0	5	0	184
2024	162	7	24	6	0	0	9	0	208

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 McCormick Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	178	n/a	n/a	11.3
2009	197	11.0	17.9	12.3
2010	202	14.5	13.9	11
2011	196	16.3	12.0	9.2
2012	196	15.8	12.4	7.7
2013	192	14.2	13.5	7.3
2014	204	14.1	14.4	7.4
2015	212	15.0	14.1	11.8
2016	286	24.0	11.9	24.8
2017	202	15.4	13.0	7.9
2018	191	15.9	11.9	9.9
2019	206	14.8	13.9	9.2
2020	208	13.6	15.2	9.6
2021	190	13.4	14.1	8.4
2022	198	13.4	14.7	7.6
2023	184	13.4	13.7	6
2024	208	14.0	14.8	11.5

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 McCormick Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	178	n/a	n/a	11.3
2009	197	11.0	17.9	12.3
2010	202	14.5	13.9	11
2011	196	16.3	12.0	9.2
2012	196	15.8	12.4	7.7
2013	192	14.2	13.5	7.3
2014	204	14.1	14.4	7.4
2015	212	15.0	14.1	11.8
2016	286	24.0	11.9	24.8
2017	202	15.4	13.0	7.9
2018	191	15.9	11.9	9.9
2019	206	14.8	13.9	9.2
2020	208	13.6	15.2	9.6
2021	190	13.4	14.1	8.4
2022	198	13.4	14.7	7.6
2023	184	13.4	13.7	6
2024	208	14.0	14.8	11.5

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 McCormick Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$230 (1.6%)	$14,386 (98.4%)	$14,617
2020	$245 (1.7%)	$14,086 (98.3%)	$14,331
2021	$130 (0.9%)	$15,140 (99.1%)	$15,270
2022	$352 (2.0%)	$16,999 (98.0%)	$17,352

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McCormick 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 62^nd of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 9^th of 1534 Elementary schools	3.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (McCormick Elementary School)	91.2	92.7	1.5%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (McCormick Elementary School)	97.1	90.3	6.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (McCormick Elementary School)	78.3	83.8	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (McCormick Elementary School)	95.6	97.3	1.7%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (McCormick Elementary School)	87	97.3	10.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
All Grades Math (McCormick Elementary School)	83.8	88.5	4.7%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (McCormick Elementary School)	95.6	97.3	1.7%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (McCormick Elementary School)	91.3	93.6	2.3%
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	206	184	10.7%
African American	2	4	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	16	17	6.3%
Hispanic	4	3	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	175	155	11.4%
Two or More Races	9	5	44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	9.2%	6%	3.2%

Schools Near McCormick 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
McCormick Elementary School	Public	K-4	2801 Beaver Grade Rd	Moon Township	15108	Allegheny County	Moon Area School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 264-9440	208	14	14.8	11.5%	162 (77.9%)	7 (3.4%)	6 (2.9%)	24 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.3%)	90.6	77^th of 1526 public elementary schools	95.0%		95	9^th of 1534 public elementary schools	99.4%	68	96.9	79.1			86.7	90.7	90.7	93.7	81.4			86.7	$17,352	$352	$16,999
J H Brooks Elementary School	Public	K-4	1720 Hassam Rd	Moon Township	15108	Allegheny County	Moon Area School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 264-9440	383	25	15.5	27.4%	275 (71.8%)	26 (6.8%)	27 (7.0%)	24 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (8.1%)	90.3	86^th of 1526 public elementary schools	94.4%		89.2	112^th of 1534 public elementary schools	92.7%	26	76.9	85.8			82.2	94.5	94.5	84.6	81.5			82.8	$17,494	$355	$17,139
Cornell Elementary School	Public	K-6	1099 Maple Street Ext	Coraopolis	15108	Allegheny County	Cornell School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 264-5010	294	28	10.5	100.0%	151 (51.4%)	51 (17.3%)	40 (13.6%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (16.3%)	43.8	967^th of 1526 public elementary schools	36.6%		48.8	894^th of 1534 public elementary schools	41.7%	73	60.7	22.5	40.0	21.0	34.5	57.5	57.5	78.1	27.5	54.3	60.5	54.0	$25,480	$1,911	$23,569
Montour Elementary School	Public	K-4	221 Clever Rd	Mc Kees Rocks	15136	Allegheny County	Montour School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 489-8300	1,223	80	15.2	29.5%	957 (78.3%)	87 (7.1%)	38 (3.1%)	47 (3.8%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	91 (7.4%)	86.7	154^th of 1526 public elementary schools	89.9%		84.1	211^th of 1534 public elementary schools	86.2%	57	79.4	82.3			80.9	90.0	90.0	74.1	79.0			76.5	$17,931	$767	$17,165
Richard J. Hyde Elementary School	Public	K-4	110 Wallridge Dr	Moon Township	15108	Allegheny County	Moon Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 264-9440	215	17	13.0	100.0%	100 (46.5%)	21 (9.8%)	57 (26.5%)	13 (6.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (10.7%)	59.3	722^nd of 1526 public elementary schools	52.7%		80.5	275^th of 1534 public elementary schools	82.1%	447	52.2	65.4			56.9	88.5	88.5	52.2	56.0			53.5	$17,446	$354	$17,091
Osborne Elementary School	Public	K-5	1414 Beaver St	Sewickley	15143	Allegheny County	Quaker Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 749-4003	366	31	11.9	26.8%	308 (84.2%)	10 (2.7%)	20 (5.5%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.8%)	89.9	99^th of 1526 public elementary schools	93.5%		88.4	128^th of 1534 public elementary schools	91.7%	29	81.2	84.2	72.2		79.5	94.7	94.7	89.9	73.7	72.7		79.6	$20,730	$1,047	$19,682
Sto-Rox Primary Center	Public	K-3	300 Ewing Rd	Mc Kees Rocks	15136	Allegheny County	Sto-Rox School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 771-3213	300	25	11.8	100.3%	46 (15.3%)	181 (60.3%)	12 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (20.3%)								(n/a)	10.8				10.8			27.0				27.0	$32,011	$4,090	$27,922
J.A. Allard Elementary School	Public	K-4	170 Shafer Road	Moon Township	15108	Allegheny County	Moon Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 262-2500	212	15	14.2	34.4%	163 (76.9%)	6 (2.8%)	23 (10.8%)	15 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	87.4	147^th of 1526 public elementary schools	90.4%		78.9	307^th of 1534 public elementary schools	80.0%	160	94.2	77.2			84.6	90.9	90.9	91.2	68.1			78.2	$17,174	$349	$16,826
McKee Elementary School	Public	K-5	1501 Oakdale Rd	Oakdale	15071	Allegheny County	West Allegheny School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 693-8451	506	36	14.2	40.9%	388 (76.7%)	8 (1.6%)	18 (3.6%)	48 (9.5%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (8.1%)	85.8	175^th of 1526 public elementary schools	88.5%		87	157^th of 1534 public elementary schools	89.8%	18	83.3	78.2	67.6		76.1	87.3	87.3	77.3	74.7	73.1		74.9	$17,523	$929	$16,594
Edgeworth Elementary School	Public	K-5	200 Meadow Ln	Sewickley	15143	Allegheny County	Quaker Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 749-3605	418	34	12.4	22.5%	343 (82.1%)	9 (2.2%)	23 (5.5%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (8.9%)	92.9	26^th of 1526 public elementary schools	98.3%		91.6	67^th of 1534 public elementary schools	95.6%	41	86.9	83.1	74.3		81.2	97.2	97.2	86.9	85.9	82.9		85.1	$21,591	$1,242	$20,349

Frequently Asked Questions about McCormick Elementary School

How many students attend McCormick Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 208 students attended McCormick Elementary School.

What district is McCormick Elementary School in?

Moon Area School District

Is McCormick Elementary School a good school?

Yes. McCormick Elementary School ranks in the top 5.0% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of McCormick Elementary School?

Students at McCormick Elementary School are 78% White, 12% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of McCormick Elementary School attend?

Students who attend McCormick Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Moon Area Lower Middle School
Middle : Moon Area Upper Middle School
High : Moon Area Senior High School

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