Dassa McKinney Elementary School

Summary:

Dassa McKinney Elementary School is a public elementary school located in West Sunbury, Pennsylvania, serving 592 students in grades K-6 and part of the Moniteau School District.

Dassa McKinney Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests for Math, Science, and English Language Arts. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's overall PSSA Math proficiency rate was 51.4%, compared to the state average of 40.4%, and its PSSA Science proficiency rate was an impressive 95.2%, significantly higher than the state average of 65.8%. The school has also shown strong performance among its Low Socioeconomic Status and Disabled student subgroups, ranking 617 and 508 out of Pennsylvania elementary schools, respectively. However, the school's White student subgroup ranked lower, at 731 out of 1,229 Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Compared to nearby schools in the Butler Area School District and Slippery Rock Area School District, Dassa McKinney Elementary School's academic performance is generally stronger. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's overall PSSA Math proficiency rate of 51.4% was higher than the Butler Area School District (47.4%) and the Slippery Rock Area School District (59.8%). The school has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, indicating a stable and reliable educational program, though it may benefit from further analysis and targeted interventions to address any areas of concern, such as the performance of its White student subgroup and 5th-grade Math proficiency.


Detail:

Public K-6

 391 Hooker Rd
       West Sunbury, PA  16061-2713


(724) 637-2321

District: Moniteau School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
628th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,233 Help


Students who attend Dassa McKinney Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Moniteau Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  592

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.3%
Two or more races:
2.4%
Hispanic:
0.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Dassa McKinney Elementary School ranks better than 58.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.35. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.3%), two or more races (2.4%), Hispanic (0.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dassa McKinney Elementary School is 13.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dassa McKinney Elementary School is $15,233.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dassa McKinney Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dassa McKinney Elementary School 628th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Dassa McKinney Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Moniteau School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Moniteau School District 297th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dassa McKinney Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Dassa McKinney Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 35.83 931st 1302 28.5%
2004 22.71 1069th 1308 18.3%
2005 56.28 699th 1299 46.2%
2006 56.63 793rd 1545 48.7%
2007 63.74 642nd 1555 58.7%
2008 69.42 496th 1551 68.0%
2009 71.06 436th 1549 71.9%
2010 77.79 263rd 1579 83.3%
2011 80.31 204th 1597 87.2%
2012 70.53 531st 1599 66.8%
2013 64.62 662nd 1519 56.4%
2014 66.77 573rd 1467 60.9%
2015 68.20 524th 1474 64.5%
2016 68.30 561st 1554 63.9%
2017 62.81 677th 1547 56.2%
2018 65.08 635th 1530 58.5%
2019 58.43 760th 1544 50.8%
2021 60.61 620th 1433 56.7%
2022 61.21 659th 1534 57.0%
2023 67.77 537th 1534 65.0%
2024 63.35 628th 1526 58.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dassa McKinney Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.15 332nd 1414 76.5%
2024 58.50 617th 1432 56.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Dassa McKinney Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 61.31 651st 1488 56.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Dassa McKinney Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.50 305th 1043 70.8%
2024 49.45 508th 1084 53.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Dassa McKinney Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 62.77 594th 1495 60.3%
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Rank History for White students at Dassa McKinney Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.08 637th 1236 48.5%
2024 45.22 731st 1229 40.5%
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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.

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Saturday, August 20, 2011

Open Quote Staff and administration aloof to needs of students and parents, their only concern is improving test scores and maintaining funding. This is one school district to avoid! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Dassa McKinney Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 385 7 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 396
1989 366 5 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1990 368 4 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1991 510 4 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 521
1992 509 4 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 518
1993 563 5 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 570
1994 516 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 521
1995 547 4 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 556
1996 547 4 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 556
1997 562 3 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 568
1998 544 5 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 555
1999 562 3 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 572
2000 530 3 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 537
2001 564 6 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 573
2002 539 4 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 547
2003 539 4 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 547
2004 516 4 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 524
2005 863 3 4 4 2 n/a n/a 0 876
2006 828 7 6 9 2 n/a n/a 0 852
2007 801 9 5 6 2 n/a n/a 0 823
2008 726 8 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 746
2009 762 10 6 1 3 n/a n/a 0 782
2010 787 8 2 6 3 n/a n/a 4 810
2011 737 9 0 6 2 0 4 0 758
2012 708 0 2 6 3 0 14 0 733
2013 694 0 3 0 3 0 19 0 719
2014 688 0 4 0 2 0 14 0 708
2015 695 1 2 0 1 0 12 0 711
2016 668 1 0 2 0 0 10 0 681
2017 671 1 0 0 0 0 12 0 684
2018 661 2 0 0 0 0 13 0 676
2019 626 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 630
2020 619 2 0 2 1 0 15 0 639
2021 607 1 0 2 1 1 14 0 626
2022 605 3 0 0 2 1 15 0 626
2023 570 2 0 3 2 1 14 0 592

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 Dassa McKinney Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 396 21.2 18.6 n/a
1989 377 19.3 19.5 n/a
1990 377 17.8 21.1 0
1991 521 26.2 19.8 n/a
1992 518 25.9 20.0 n/a
1993 570 27.0 21.1 n/a
1994 521 26.0 20.0 n/a
1995 556 28.0 19.9 n/a
1996 556 28.0 19.9 n/a
1997 568 29.0 19.6 n/a
1998 555 29.0 19.1 n/a
1999 572 30.0 19.1 n/a
2000 537 31.0 17.3 30.2
2001 573 29.0 19.8 28.3
2002 547 30.0 18.2 32.5
2003 547 30.0 18.2 32.5
2004 524 30.0 17.5 33
2005 876 50.6 17.3 20.3
2006 852 53.1 16.0 37.2
2007 823 53.1 15.5 36.2
2008 746 54.7 13.6 38.2
2009 782 56.2 13.9 37.3
2010 810 55.7 14.5 43.5
2011 758 52.2 14.5 44.5
2012 733 43.7 16.7 41.3
2013 719 43.8 16.3 47.4
2014 708 42.7 16.5 46.6
2015 711 45.0 15.8 48.5
2016 681 47.0 14.4 46.8
2017 684 47.5 14.4 47.5
2018 676 45.2 14.9 50.9
2019 630 44.3 14.2 52.2
2020 639 46.0 13.8 49.5
2021 626 44.0 14.2 48.9
2022 626 43.4 14.4 46.5
2023 592 42.5 13.9 100

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 Dassa McKinney Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 396 21.2 18.6 n/a
1989 377 19.3 19.5 n/a
1990 377 17.8 21.1 0
1991 521 26.2 19.8 n/a
1992 518 25.9 20.0 n/a
1993 570 27.0 21.1 n/a
1994 521 26.0 20.0 n/a
1995 556 28.0 19.9 n/a
1996 556 28.0 19.9 n/a
1997 568 29.0 19.6 n/a
1998 555 29.0 19.1 n/a
1999 572 30.0 19.1 n/a
2000 537 31.0 17.3 30.2
2001 573 29.0 19.8 28.3
2002 547 30.0 18.2 32.5
2003 547 30.0 18.2 32.5
2004 524 30.0 17.5 33
2005 876 50.6 17.3 20.3
2006 852 53.1 16.0 37.2
2007 823 53.1 15.5 36.2
2008 746 54.7 13.6 38.2
2009 782 56.2 13.9 37.3
2010 810 55.7 14.5 43.5
2011 758 52.2 14.5 44.5
2012 733 43.7 16.7 41.3
2013 719 43.8 16.3 47.4
2014 708 42.7 16.5 46.6
2015 711 45.0 15.8 48.5
2016 681 47.0 14.4 46.8
2017 684 47.5 14.4 47.5
2018 676 45.2 14.9 50.9
2019 630 44.3 14.2 52.2
2020 639 46.0 13.8 49.5
2021 626 44.0 14.2 48.9
2022 626 43.4 14.4 46.5
2023 592 42.5 13.9 100

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 Dassa McKinney Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $623 (4.4%) $13,664 (95.6%) $14,287
2020 $810 (5.3%) $14,347 (94.7%) $15,157
2021 $794 (5.6%) $13,411 (94.4%) $14,205
2022 $609 (4.0%) $14,624 (96.0%) $15,233

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dassa McKinney Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 760th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 537th of 1534 Elementary schools
 14.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Dassa McKinney Elementary School)63.259.7
 3.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dassa McKinney Elementary School)65.556.1
 9.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Dassa McKinney Elementary School)58.653.4
 5.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Dassa McKinney Elementary School)87.494.7
 7.3%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dassa McKinney Elementary School)65.548
 17.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Dassa McKinney Elementary School)44.155.3
 11.2%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dassa McKinney Elementary School)60.964.7
 3.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Dassa McKinney Elementary School)26.952.8
 25.9%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Dassa McKinney Elementary School)65.357.8
 7.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Dassa McKinney Elementary School)48.755.2
 6.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Dassa McKinney Elementary School)87.494.7
 7.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Dassa McKinney Elementary School)64.357
 7.3%
   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 Students630592
 6%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian02
Asian00
Hispanic03
Pacific Islander01
White626570
 8.9%
Two or More Races114
 1300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.2%100%
 47.8%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 592 students attended Dassa McKinney Elementary School.

Students at Dassa McKinney Elementary School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Dassa McKinney Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Moniteau Junior/Senior High School

Dassa McKinney Elementary School ranks 628th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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