McMurray Elementary School

Summary:

McMurray Elementary School is a highly-rated public elementary school serving grades 4-5 in McMurray, Pennsylvania, which is part of the Peters Township School District, ranked 6th out of 606 school districts in the state.

McMurray Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Pennsylvania, with exceptional academic performance - 78.2% proficient or better in PSSA Math, 95.7% in PSSA Science, and 87.5% in PSSA English Language Arts. While the student population is predominantly White, the school has a more diverse racial makeup compared to other schools in the district, with higher percentages of Hispanic, Asian, and multi-racial students. Additionally, McMurray Elementary serves a relatively affluent community, with only around 10% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and it ranks exceptionally high (11th out of 1,043 PA elementary schools) in serving its population of students with disabilities.

Compared to nearby schools, Bower Hill Elementary and Pleasant Valley Elementary, also in the Peters Township School District, have similar high-performing academic profiles. However, Ringgold Elementary School North, in the Ringgold School District, has significantly lower academic performance. Schools in the Bethel Park and Upper St. Clair School Districts, such as Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Baker Elementary, also demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, rivaling or even surpassing the performance of McMurray Elementary.

Detail:

Public 4-5

626 E McMurray Rd
McMurray, PA 15317-3420

(724) 941-5020

District: Peters Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
38^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,564

Students who attend McMurray Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Peters Township High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 633

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.8%

Two or more races:

2.5%

Hispanic:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 10.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details McMurray Elementary School ranks better than 97.5% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.92. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.8%), two or more races (2.5%), Hispanic (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 10.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McMurray Elementary School is 16.3, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Peters Township School District! (See more...)

Compare McMurray Elementary School employs 38.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at McMurray Elementary School is $16,564, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Peters Township School District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

McMurray Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks McMurray Elementary School 38^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See McMurray Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

Peters Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Peters Township School District 6^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for McMurray Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at McMurray Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2006	82.09	163^rd	1545	89.4%
2007	84.97	103^rd	1555	93.4%
2008	82.04	158^th	1551	89.8%
2009	82.44	135^th	1549	91.3%
2010	83.98	82^nd	1579	94.8%
2011	80.46	200^th	1597	87.5%
2012	80.62	193^rd	1599	87.9%
2013	84.07	101^st	1519	93.4%
2014	86.58	52^nd	1467	96.5%
2015	90.30	46^th	1474	96.9%
2016	91.01	34^th	1554	97.8%
2017	89.21	63^rd	1547	95.9%
2018	92.95	15^th	1530	99.0%
2019	91.60	36^th	1544	97.7%
2021	93.94	27^th	1433	98.1%
2022	93.67	31^st	1534	98.0%
2023	92.92	38^th	1534	97.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at McMurray Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	92.67	13^th	117	88.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McMurray Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	94.55	16^th	1414	98.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at McMurray Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	97.97	11^th	1043	98.9%

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Rank History for White students at McMurray Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	90.41	50^th	1236	96.0%

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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
Tuesday, March 13, 2012

There is inadequate leadership from the Principal, bullying, and the school is overcrowded. Close Quote

Enrollment information for McMurray Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1994	893	6	11	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	911
1995	971	4	7	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	990
1996	971	4	7	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	990
1997	1019	2	9	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	1037
1998	1029	3	9	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	1052
1999	1025	4	14	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	1050
2000	769	5	8	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	783
2001	831	8	6	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	846
2002	849	4	8	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	871
2003	849	4	8	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	871
2004	863	5	12	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	889
2005	885	10	19	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	927
2006	933	10	27	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	977
2007	949	10	36	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	1004
2008	944	8	36	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	998
2009	957	4	34	14	0	n/a	n/a	5	1014
2010	948	1	34	17	0	n/a	n/a	14	1014
2011	955	4	33	21	0	0	21	0	1034
2012	935	5	37	22	1	0	10	0	1010
2013	969	6	35	18	0	1	14	0	1043
2014	931	3	29	17	2	2	20	0	1004
2015	887	4	30	25	3	3	25	0	977
2016	838	2	27	23	4	1	26	0	921
2017	822	2	20	26	2	3	15	0	890
2018	817	4	22	21	2	1	18	0	885
2019	830	3	23	28	1	1	19	0	905
2020	812	2	24	23	0	0	26	0	887
2021	813	1	26	25	1	1	23	0	890
2022	534	4	13	12	3	2	13	0	581
2023	581	9	10	15	1	1	16	0	633

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 McMurray Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	911	31.5	28.9	n/a
1995	990	41.3	24.0	n/a
1996	990	41.3	24.0	n/a
1997	1037	43.0	24.1	n/a
1998	1052	47.3	22.2	n/a
1999	1050	44.3	23.7	n/a
2000	783	40.0	19.6	2.9
2001	846	47.0	18.0	2.1
2002	871	47.7	18.3	1.8
2003	871	47.7	18.3	1.8
2004	889	48.2	18.4	2.2
2005	927	50.8	18.2	1.7
2006	977	53.6	18.2	2.4
2007	1004	54.0	18.6	2.7
2008	998	57.7	17.3	2.9
2009	1014	58.5	17.3	2.9
2010	1014	60.5	16.7	2.6
2011	1034	60.5	17.0	3.5
2012	1010	62.0	16.2	4.5
2013	1043	62.9	16.5	4.1
2014	1004	66.5	15.0	3.7
2015	977	65.0	15.0	5
2016	921	62.0	14.8	5.6
2017	890	60.7	14.6	5.7
2018	885	59.8	14.7	7.7
2019	905	60.1	15.0	7.6
2020	887	61.3	14.4	7
2021	890	58.2	15.2	6.1
2022	581	39.1	14.8	5.2
2023	633	38.7	16.3	10.3

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 McMurray Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	911	31.5	28.9	n/a
1995	990	41.3	24.0	n/a
1996	990	41.3	24.0	n/a
1997	1037	43.0	24.1	n/a
1998	1052	47.3	22.2	n/a
1999	1050	44.3	23.7	n/a
2000	783	40.0	19.6	2.9
2001	846	47.0	18.0	2.1
2002	871	47.7	18.3	1.8
2003	871	47.7	18.3	1.8
2004	889	48.2	18.4	2.2
2005	927	50.8	18.2	1.7
2006	977	53.6	18.2	2.4
2007	1004	54.0	18.6	2.7
2008	998	57.7	17.3	2.9
2009	1014	58.5	17.3	2.9
2010	1014	60.5	16.7	2.6
2011	1034	60.5	17.0	3.5
2012	1010	62.0	16.2	4.5
2013	1043	62.9	16.5	4.1
2014	1004	66.5	15.0	3.7
2015	977	65.0	15.0	5
2016	921	62.0	14.8	5.6
2017	890	60.7	14.6	5.7
2018	885	59.8	14.7	7.7
2019	905	60.1	15.0	7.6
2020	887	61.3	14.4	7
2021	890	58.2	15.2	6.1
2022	581	39.1	14.8	5.2
2023	633	38.7	16.3	10.3

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 McMurray Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$98 (0.7%)	$13,634 (99.3%)	$13,731
2020	$82 (0.6%)	$14,268 (99.4%)	$14,350
2021	$164 (1.1%)	$15,251 (98.9%)	$15,415
2022	$246 (1.5%)	$16,318 (98.5%)	$16,564

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McMurray Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 36^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 38^th of 1534 Elementary schools	0.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Math (McMurray Elementary School)	75.7	78.3	2.6%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (McMurray Elementary School)	94.1	95.7	1.6%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (McMurray Elementary School)	90.6	87.8	2.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (McMurray Elementary School)	78	78.3	0.3%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (McMurray Elementary School)	84.5	87.3	2.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (McMurray Elementary School)	78.7	78.2	0.5%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (McMurray Elementary School)	94.1	95.7	1.6%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (McMurray Elementary School)	89.1	87.5	1.6%
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	905	633	30.1%
African American	3	9	200%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	23	10	56.5%
Hispanic	28	15	46.4%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	830	581	30%
Two or More Races	19	16	15.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	7.6%	10.3%	2.6%

Schools Near McMurray 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 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th 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 All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
McMurray Elementary School	Public	4-5	626 E McMurray Rd	McMurray	15317	Washington County	Peters Township School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 941-5020	633	39	16.3	10.3%	581 (91.8%)	9 (1.4%)	15 (2.4%)	10 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (2.5%)	92.9	38^th of 1534 public elementary schools	97.5%		93.7	31^st of 1534 public elementary schools	98.0%	7		78.3	78.3	78.2	95.7	95.7		87.8	87.3	87.5	$16,564	$246	$16,318
Bower Hill Elementary School	Public	K-3	424 Bower Hill Road	Venetia	15367	Washington County	Peters Township School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 941-0913	685	36	18.8	10.2%	620 (90.5%)	5 (0.7%)	18 (2.6%)	24 (3.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.5%)								(n/a)	87.8			87.8			89.0			89.0	$13,970	$92	$13,878
William Penn Elementary School	Public	K-4	110 Woodlet Ln	Bethel Park	15102	Allegheny County	Bethel Park School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 854-8522	183	16	11.6	14.8%	156 (85.2%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.7%)	8 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (7.1%)	94.6	13^th of 1534 public elementary schools	99.2%		94.2	16^th of 1534 public elementary schools	99.0%	3	90.3	97.2		94.0	100.0	100.0	83.9	86.2		85.1	$101	$03	$97
George Washington Elementary School	Public	K-4	515 Clifton Rd	Bethel Park	15102	Allegheny County	Bethel Park School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 854-8546	261	22	11.6	13.4%	234 (89.7%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	11 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (4.6%)	88.5	126^th of 1534 public elementary schools	91.8%		86.7	165^th of 1534 public elementary schools	89.2%	39	73.5	71.9		72.6	92.9	92.9	83.7	86.2		85.0	$71	$06	$65
Pleasant Valley Elementary School	Public	K-3	250 E McMurray Rd	McMurray	15317	Washington County	Peters Township School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 941-6260	472	27	17.3	11.2%	435 (92.2%)	2 (0.4%)	13 (2.8%)	9 (1.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.1%)								(n/a)	97.1			97.1			96.2			96.2	$14,114	$225	$13,889
Streams Elementary School	Public	K-4	1560 Ashlawn Dr	Pittsburgh	15241	Allegheny County	Upper St. Clair School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 833-1600	449	32	14.1	11.6%	365 (81.3%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.7%)	54 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.8%)	93.2	34^th of 1534 public elementary schools	97.8%		93.4	36^th of 1534 public elementary schools	97.7%	2	77.0	87.3		82.4	97.9	97.9	89.7	92.6		91.2	$18,908	$753	$18,154
Bethel Memorial Elementary School	Public	K-4	3301 S Park Rd	Bethel Park	15102	Allegheny County	Bethel Park School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 854-8506	348	23	15.2	16.4%	280 (80.5%)	5 (1.4%)	11 (3.2%)	27 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (6.9%)	66.2	568^th of 1534 public elementary schools	63.0%		69.2	512^th of 1534 public elementary schools	66.6%	56	71.6	48.1		61.3	75.0	75.0	74.6	48.0		63.1	$45	$01	$44
Hills-Hendersonville Elementary School	Public	K-4	50 Mayview Rd	Canonsburg	15317	Washington County	Canon-McMillan School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 745-8390	258	15	16.7	24.0%	220 (85.3%)	7 (2.7%)	6 (2.3%)	13 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.7%)	92.2	54^th of 1534 public elementary schools	96.5%		86.8	163^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	89.4%	109	88.4	81.1		84.1	96.6	96.6	81.4	84.4		83.1	$12,828	$940	$11,888
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School	Public	K-4	5400 Florida Ave	Bethel Park	15102	Allegheny County	Bethel Park School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 854-8741	327	24	13.4	19.6%	262 (80.1%)	13 (4.0%)	14 (4.3%)	20 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.5%)	86.6	165^th of 1534 public elementary schools	89.2%		86.4	174^th of 1534 public elementary schools	88.7%	9	70.0	78.6		74.3	90.0	90.0	82.9	77.1		80.0	$42	$01	$41
Baker Elementary School	Public	K-4	2300 Morton Rd	Pittsburgh	15241	Allegheny County	Upper St. Clair School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 833-1600	433	29	14.9	8.8%	343 (79.2%)	3 (0.7%)	6 (1.4%)	61 (14.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.6%)	94.7	11^th of 1534 public elementary schools	99.3%		93.8	27^th of 1534 public elementary schools	98.2%	16	94.6	92.9		93.9	92.9	92.9	93.4	88.6		91.3	$19,174	$815	$18,358

Frequently Asked Questions about McMurray Elementary School

What schools do graduates of McMurray Elementary School attend?

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

High : Peters Township High School

What district is McMurray Elementary School in?

Peters Township School District

Is McMurray Elementary School a good school?

Yes! McMurray Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 38^th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of McMurray Elementary School?

Students at McMurray Elementary School are 92% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

How many students attend McMurray Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 633 students attended McMurray Elementary School.

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