Ramsay Elementary School

Summary:

Ramsay Elementary School is a public middle school located in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, serving grades 4-6 with a total enrollment of 385 students. The school is part of the Mount Pleasant Area School District, which is ranked 322 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ramsay Elementary School consistently outperforms the Mount Pleasant Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania in PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) test scores across all grades and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 49.9% of students proficient or better in PSSA/English Language Arts, compared to 52.3% for the district and 53% for the state. In PSSA/Science, Ramsay Elementary School had 76.2% of students proficient or better, compared to 69.6% for the district and 65.8% for the state. The school's PSSA/Math scores are also higher than the district and state averages, with 45% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to 41.2% for the district and 40.4% for the state. However, the school's academic performance is generally higher than the nearby Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School, which serves grades 7-8 and is also part of the Mount Pleasant Area School District.

Ramsay Elementary School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to the state average, with 42.86% in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's spending per student has increased over the past few years, reaching $11,087 in the 2021-2022 school year, and it has a lower student-teacher ratio compared to the state average, with a ratio of 16.3 in the 2022-2023 school year. Compared to other nearby middle schools in different districts, such as Norwin Middle School and Greater Latrobe Junior High School, Ramsay Elementary School's performance is mixed, with some areas where it excels and others where it lags behind.


Detail:

Public 4-6

 300 Eagle Street
       Mount Pleasant, PA  15666


(724) 547-4100

District: Mount Pleasant Area School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,087 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  400

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.0%
Two or more races:
5.8%
African American:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ramsay Elementary School ranks worse than 52.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.51. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93%), two or more races (5.8%), African American (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ramsay Elementary School is 15. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ramsay Elementary School is $11,087.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ramsay Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ramsay Elementary School 805th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Ramsay Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Mount Pleasant Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Pleasant Area School District 322nd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ramsay Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Ramsay Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 69.97 437th 1302 66.4%
2004 46.08 842nd 1308 35.6%
2005 76.08 284th 1299 78.1%
2006 54.96 827th 1545 46.5%
2007 37.43 1173rd 1555 24.6%
2008 39.84 1145th 1551 26.2%
2009 43.90 1102nd 1549 28.9%
2010 46.57 1081st 1579 31.5%
2011 51.08 1004th 1597 37.1%
2012 56.18 925th 1599 42.2%
2013 57.06 844th 1519 44.4%
2014 53.65 862nd 1467 41.2%
2015 41.95 985th 1474 33.2%
2016 33.96 1140th 1554 26.6%
2017 40.34 1067th 1547 31.0%
2018 49.18 939th 1530 38.6%
2019 49.40 935th 1544 39.4%
2021 40.79 958th 1433 33.1%
2022 58.91 713th 1534 53.5%
2023 62.47 647th 1534 57.8%
2024 54.51 805th 1526 47.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ramsay Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.14 561st 1414 60.3%
2024 50.11 782nd 1432 45.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Ramsay Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 56.14 747th 1488 49.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Ramsay Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.95 664th 1043 36.3%
2024 22.97 869th 1084 19.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Ramsay Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 51.22 817th 1495 45.4%
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Rank History for White students at Ramsay Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.57 724th 1236 41.4%
2024 38.12 837th 1229 31.9%
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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 Ramsay Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 441 7 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1989 436 8 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1990 432 7 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1991 400 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1992 415 4 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 422
1993 416 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 422
1994 291 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1995 305 5 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1996 305 5 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1997 321 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1998 328 4 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1999 355 3 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 359
2000 354 4 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 361
2001 347 5 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2002 264 15 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2003 264 15 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2004 263 17 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2005 261 20 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2006 276 18 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 297
2007 315 14 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 332
2008 287 17 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2009 261 14 2 2 0 n/a n/a 4 283
2010 329 16 2 2 0 n/a n/a 9 358
2011 329 15 0 3 0 0 12 0 359
2012 325 12 4 2 0 0 5 0 348
2013 322 12 4 3 0 0 9 0 350
2014 338 10 1 2 0 0 7 0 358
2015 342 4 2 2 0 0 6 0 356
2016 336 4 1 4 0 0 6 0 351
2017 345 4 0 4 0 0 7 0 360
2018 351 3 2 6 0 0 7 0 369
2019 334 7 2 5 0 0 8 0 356
2020 460 4 2 2 0 0 6 0 474
2021 434 5 0 2 0 0 10 0 451
2022 401 5 0 1 0 0 9 0 416
2023 361 6 0 1 0 0 17 0 385
2024 372 3 1 1 0 0 23 0 400

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 Ramsay Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 449 17.2 26.1 n/a
1989 446 16.7 26.7 n/a
1990 441 17.2 25.6 0
1991 404 16.7 24.1 n/a
1992 422 16.7 25.2 n/a
1993 422 18.0 23.4 n/a
1994 296 16.0 18.5 n/a
1995 312 16.0 19.5 n/a
1996 312 16.0 19.5 n/a
1997 323 16.0 20.2 n/a
1998 335 16.0 20.9 n/a
1999 359 17.0 21.1 n/a
2000 361 18.0 20.1 32.4
2001 354 18.0 19.7 34.2
2002 286 18.0 15.9 38.1
2003 286 18.0 15.9 38.1
2004 282 17.0 16.6 44
2005 286 18.0 15.9 38.1
2006 297 20.0 14.9 42.8
2007 332 20.0 16.6 49.7
2008 308 22.7 13.6 52.3
2009 283 19.5 14.5 60.2
2010 358 23.5 15.1 48.4
2011 359 23.5 15.2 47.6
2012 348 20.7 16.8 46.3
2013 350 21.2 16.5 55.4
2014 358 21.2 16.8 54.2
2015 356 22.0 16.1 56.5
2016 351 21.0 16.7 61
2017 360 21.6 16.6 53.6
2018 369 21.6 17.0 50.9
2019 356 20.6 17.2 47.5
2020 474 25.8 18.3 40.1
2021 451 23.7 19.0 46.1
2022 416 25.0 16.6 38.7
2023 385 23.5 16.3 42.9
2024 400 26.5 15.0 49.5

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 Ramsay Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 449 17.2 26.1 n/a
1989 446 16.7 26.7 n/a
1990 441 17.2 25.6 0
1991 404 16.7 24.1 n/a
1992 422 16.7 25.2 n/a
1993 422 18.0 23.4 n/a
1994 296 16.0 18.5 n/a
1995 312 16.0 19.5 n/a
1996 312 16.0 19.5 n/a
1997 323 16.0 20.2 n/a
1998 335 16.0 20.9 n/a
1999 359 17.0 21.1 n/a
2000 361 18.0 20.1 32.4
2001 354 18.0 19.7 34.2
2002 286 18.0 15.9 38.1
2003 286 18.0 15.9 38.1
2004 282 17.0 16.6 44
2005 286 18.0 15.9 38.1
2006 297 20.0 14.9 42.8
2007 332 20.0 16.6 49.7
2008 308 22.7 13.6 52.3
2009 283 19.5 14.5 60.2
2010 358 23.5 15.1 48.4
2011 359 23.5 15.2 47.6
2012 348 20.7 16.8 46.3
2013 350 21.2 16.5 55.4
2014 358 21.2 16.8 54.2
2015 356 22.0 16.1 56.5
2016 351 21.0 16.7 61
2017 360 21.6 16.6 53.6
2018 369 21.6 17.0 50.9
2019 356 20.6 17.2 47.5
2020 474 25.8 18.3 40.1
2021 451 23.7 19.0 46.1
2022 416 25.0 16.6 38.7
2023 385 23.5 16.3 42.9
2024 400 26.5 15.0 49.5

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 Ramsay Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00
2020 $126 (1.3%) $9,616 (98.7%) $9,742
2021 $378 (3.5%) $10,477 (96.5%) $10,855
2022 $589 (5.3%) $10,498 (94.7%) $11,087

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ramsay Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 935th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 647th of 1534 Elementary schools
 18.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade Math (Ramsay Elementary School)64.353
 11.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Ramsay Elementary School)85.776.5
 9.2%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ramsay Elementary School)66.154.1
 12%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Ramsay Elementary School)25.749.6
 23.9%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ramsay Elementary School)52.152.2
 0.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Ramsay Elementary School)28.249.5
 21.3%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ramsay Elementary School)64.859.2
 5.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Ramsay Elementary School)42.150.6
 8.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Ramsay Elementary School)85.776.5
 9.2%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ramsay Elementary School)59.955
 4.9%
   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 Students356385
 8.1%
African American76
 14.3%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic51
 80%
Pacific Islander00
White334361
 8.1%
Two or More Races817
 112.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.5%42.9%
 4.6%


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Students at Ramsay Elementary School are 93% White, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 400 students attended Ramsay Elementary School.


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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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