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 317 out of 606 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 academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. In the 2022-2023 school year, Ramsay had 50.6% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 42.6% for the district and 39.3% for the state. Similarly, Ramsay had 55% of students proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts, compared to 54.7% for the district and 53.8% for the state. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.3, which is lower than the state average and may contribute to its academic success.

However, Ramsay Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.77%) compared to the state and national averages, with a lower percentage of minority students. Additionally, the school has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (42.86%) compared to the state and national averages, indicating a higher proportion of students from lower-income families. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School, Ramsay's academic performance is generally stronger, particularly in PSSA Math and English Language Arts.

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

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 385

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.8%

Two or more races:

4.4%

African American:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ramsay Elementary School ranks better than 57.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.47. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.8%), two or more races (4.4%), African American (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ramsay Elementary School is 16.3. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ramsay Elementary School is $11,087.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Ramsay Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ramsay Elementary School 647^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Ramsay Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Disabled students:

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Mount Pleasant Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Pleasant Area School District 317^th of 606 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
2003	69.97	437^th	1302	66.4%
2004	46.08	842^nd	1308	35.6%
2005	76.08	284^th	1299	78.1%
2006	54.96	827^th	1545	46.5%
2007	37.43	1173^rd	1555	24.6%
2008	39.84	1145^th	1551	26.2%
2009	43.90	1102^nd	1549	28.9%
2010	46.57	1081^st	1579	31.5%
2011	51.08	1004^th	1597	37.1%
2012	56.18	925^th	1599	42.2%
2013	57.06	844^th	1519	44.4%
2014	53.65	862^nd	1467	41.2%
2015	41.95	985^th	1474	33.2%
2016	33.96	1140^th	1554	26.6%
2017	40.34	1067^th	1547	31.0%
2018	49.18	939^th	1530	38.6%
2019	49.40	935^th	1544	39.4%
2021	40.79	958^th	1433	33.1%
2022	58.91	713^th	1534	53.5%
2023	62.47	647^th	1534	57.8%

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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	561^st	1414	60.3%

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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	664^th	1043	36.3%

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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	724^th	1236	41.4%

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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 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

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

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

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 935^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 647^th 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)	64.3	53	11.3%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Ramsay Elementary School)	85.7	76.5	9.2%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ramsay Elementary School)	66.1	54.1	12%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Ramsay Elementary School)	25.7	49.6	23.9%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ramsay Elementary School)	52.1	52.2	0.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (Ramsay Elementary School)	28.2	49.5	21.3%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ramsay Elementary School)	64.8	59.2	5.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
All Grades Math (Ramsay Elementary School)	42.1	50.6	8.5%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Ramsay Elementary School)	85.7	76.5	9.2%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ramsay Elementary School)	59.9	55	4.9%
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	356	385	8.1%
African American	7	6	14.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	5	1	80%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	334	361	8.1%
Two or More Races	8	17	112.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.5%	42.9%	4.6%

Schools Near Ramsay 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 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ramsay Elementary School	Public	4-6	300 Eagle Street	Mount Pleasant	15666	Westmoreland County	Mount Pleasant Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 547-4100	385	24	16.3	42.9%	361 (93.8%)	6 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.4%)								(n/a)	53.0	49.6	49.5			50.6	76.5		76.5	54.1	52.2	59.2			55.0	$11,087	$589	$10,498
Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School	Public	7-8	265 State Street	Mount Pleasant	15666	Westmoreland County	Mount Pleasant Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 547-4100	310	21	14.8	43.9%	300 (96.8%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	63	321^st of 893 public middle schools	64.1%		60.8	343^rd of 883 public middle schools	61.2%	22				39.7	20.9	30.0		65.9	65.9				48.2	60.9	54.7	$15,775	$838	$14,938
Southmoreland Middle School	Public	6-8	200 Scottie Way	Scottdale	15683	Westmoreland County	Southmoreland School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 887-2029	414	30	13.6	54.1%	390 (94.2%)	4 (1.0%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.6%)	55.9	402^nd of 893 public middle schools	55.0%		56	400^th of 883 public middle schools	54.7%	2			44.3	34.9	32.8	37.6		52.5	52.5			43.6	50.4	47.5	47.1	$11,619	$1,009	$10,610
Yough Intrmd/Middle School School	Public	5-8	171 Route 31	Ruffs Dale	15679	Westmoreland County	Yough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 872-5164	576	43	13.3	45.7%	530 (92.0%)	10 (1.7%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.0%)	63.3	317^th of 893 public middle schools	64.5%		58.5	376^th of 883 public middle schools	57.4%	59		41.6	33.3	31.3	22.9	32.0		58.5	58.5		59.3	61.5	66.0	61.3	62.0	$15,774	$629	$15,145
Wendover Middle School	Public	6-8	425 Wendover Jr High Dr	Greensburg	15601	Westmoreland County	Hempfield Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 838-4070	428	31	13.9	32.2%	400 (93.5%)	3 (0.7%)	4 (0.9%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.7%)	87.6	82^nd of 893 public middle schools	90.8%		91.6	47^th of 883 public middle schools	94.7%	35			62.5	47.9	50.0	53.7		69.3	69.3			74.5	76.9	68.8	73.2	$17,532	$581	$16,951
Connellsville Area Middle School	Public	6-8	Locust Street Extension	Connellsville	15425	Fayette County	Connellsville Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 628-8910	948	66	14.3	100.0%	874 (92.2%)	22 (2.3%)	15 (1.6%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (3.5%)	37.3	577^th of 893 public middle schools	35.4%		31.4	599^th of 883 public middle schools	32.2%	22			27.3	22.9	25.9	25.4		50.9	50.9			35.9	37.2	37.4	36.8	$18,236	$3,120	$15,116
Greensburg-Salem Middle School	Public	6-8	301 N Main St	Greensburg	15601	Westmoreland County	Greensburg Salem School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 832-2900	599	46	13.0	51.9%	455 (76.0%)	36 (6.0%)	32 (5.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (12.2%)	55.4	408^th of 893 public middle schools	54.3%		61.5	330^th of 883 public middle schools	62.6%	78			40.7	36.6	16.1	31.5		61.5	61.5			57.7	50.1	43.5	50.7	$16,288	$1,975	$14,313
Frazier Middle School	Public	6-8	142 Constitution St	Perryopolis	15473	Fayette County	Frazier School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 736-9507	240	19	12.8	47.1%	225 (93.8%)	4 (1.7%)	4 (1.7%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	55.3	410^th of 893 public middle schools	54.1%		53	430^th of 883 public middle schools	51.3%	20			23.0	37.9	20.5	26.6		65.0	65.0			48.6	54.6	55.9	53.0	$19,122	$904	$18,217
West Hempfield Middle School	Public	6-8	156 Northumberland Road	Irwin	15642	Westmoreland County	Hempfield Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 850-2140	400	30	13.1	44.0%	364 (91.0%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.5%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (6.0%)	76.9	178^th of 893 public middle schools	80.1%		75.4	185^th of 883 public middle schools	79.0%	7			53.1	43.5	35.6	43.6		65.9	65.9			67.0	67.7	56.5	63.6	$17,827	$589	$17,238
Greater Latrobe Junior High School	Public	7-8	130 High School Rd	Latrobe	15650	Westmoreland County	Greater Latrobe School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 539-4265	554	47	11.8	41.0%	498 (89.9%)	4 (0.7%)	11 (2.0%)	8 (1.4%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (5.2%)	86.8	91^st of 893 public middle schools	89.8%		86.9	81^st of 883 public middle schools	90.8%	10				55.4	35.7	45.5		78.1	78.1				71.4	71.0	71.2	$19,224	$988	$18,236

Frequently Asked Questions about Ramsay Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Ramsay Elementary School?

Students at Ramsay Elementary School are 94% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What district is Ramsay Elementary School in?

Mount Pleasant Area School District

How many students attend Ramsay Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 385 students attended Ramsay Elementary School.

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