Mahantongo Elementary School

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Mahantongo Elementary School ranks 1034 th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mahantongo Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Klingerstown, Pennsylvania, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 137 students. The school is part of the Tri-Valley School District, which is ranked 441 out of 606 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mahantongo Elementary School has experienced a steady decline in its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating over the years, dropping from a high of 75th out of 1,519 Pennsylvania elementary schools (5-star rating) in 2012-2013 to 1,034th out of 1,534 schools (2-star rating) in 2022-2023. The school's academic performance, as measured by PSSA proficiency rates, is generally lower than the state and district averages, particularly in Math and English Language Arts. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's Math proficiency rate for all grades was 36.3%, compared to the state average of 39.3% and the Tri-Valley School District average of 29.8%. Additionally, Mahantongo Elementary School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 32.12% of students qualifying in the 2022-2023 school year.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Chief Shikellamy School, Hartman Elementary Center, and Pine Grove Elementary School, Mahantongo Elementary School's performance is generally lower, particularly in academic areas. This suggests that the school may benefit from learning from the successful practices and strategies employed by the higher-performing nearby schools to address its declining performance and support its students' academic and social-emotional needs.

Detail:

Public K-6

1200 Ridge Rd
Klingerstown, PA 17941-9801

(570) 648-6062

District: Tri-Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1034^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,206

Students who attend Mahantongo Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Tri-Valley Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 137

Racial breakdown:

White:

99.3%

African American:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mahantongo Elementary School ranks worse than 67.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.26. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (99.3%), African American (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mahantongo Elementary School is 13.2. (See more...)

Compare Mahantongo Elementary School employs 10.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mahantongo Elementary School is $12,206.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Mahantongo Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mahantongo Elementary School 1034^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Mahantongo Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Tri-Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tri-Valley School District 441^st of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mahantongo Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Mahantongo Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	60.48	601^st	1302	53.8%
2004	92.86	24^th	1308	98.2%
2005	87.27	38^th	1299	97.1%
2006	78.33	264^th	1545	82.9%
2007	68.81	513^th	1555	67.0%
2008	73.08	396^th	1551	74.5%
2009	79.62	212^th	1549	86.3%
2010	80.14	208^th	1579	86.8%
2011	83.00	116^th	1597	92.7%
2012	82.38	146^th	1599	90.9%
2013	85.02	75^th	1519	95.1%
2014	79.28	246^th	1467	83.2%
2015	67.27	546^th	1474	63.0%
2016	78.38	313^th	1554	79.9%
2017	75.38	378^th	1547	75.6%
2018	76.90	340^th	1530	77.8%
2019	67.30	566^th	1544	63.3%
2021	61.38	602^nd	1433	58.0%
2022	48.91	912^th	1534	40.5%
2023	39.26	1034^th	1534	32.6%

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Rank History for White students at Mahantongo Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	18.12	1105^th	1236	10.6%

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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 Mahantongo Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	139	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	139
1989	144	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	144
1990	147	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	147
1991	148	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	148
1992	151	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	152
1993	152	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	153
1994	143	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	143
1995	121	1	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	131
1996	121	1	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	131
1997	116	1	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	127
1998	114	1	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	121
1999	118	1	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	125
2000	113	1	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	120
2001	123	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	126
2002	113	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	117
2003	113	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	117
2004	114	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	117
2005	106	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	108
2006	103	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	107
2007	110	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	112
2008	105	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	107
2009	116	1	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	123
2010	113	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	118
2011	110	2	0	3	0	0	1	116
2012	104	1	0	3	1	0	1	110
2013	107	1	0	2	1	0	1	112
2014	105	1	0	5	1	0	1	113
2015	121	1	0	1	1	0	1	125
2016	132	1	0	3	1	0	1	138
2017	135	0	0	2	2	0	0	139
2018	143	1	0	2	2	0	3	151
2019	161	2	0	3	0	0	3	169
2020	161	0	0	3	0	0	4	168
2021	152	3	0	2	0	0	0	157
2022	133	2	0	1	0	0	0	136
2023	136	1	0	0	0	0	0	137

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 Mahantongo Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	139	9.5	14.6	n/a
1989	144	9.5	15.1	n/a
1990	147	9.5	15.4	0
1991	148	9.5	15.5	n/a
1992	152	9.5	16.0	n/a
1993	153	7.0	21.9	n/a
1994	143	7.0	20.4	n/a
1995	131	7.0	18.7	n/a
1996	131	7.0	18.7	n/a
1997	127	7.0	18.1	n/a
1998	121	7.0	17.3	n/a
1999	125	7.0	17.9	n/a
2000	120	7.0	17.1	21.7
2001	126	7.0	18.0	15.9
2002	117	9.0	13.0	15.4
2003	117	9.0	13.0	15.4
2004	117	8.7	13.4	17.9
2005	108	8.8	12.3	16.7
2006	107	9.5	11.3	29.9
2007	112	9.9	11.3	23.2
2008	107	8.0	13.4	36.4
2009	123	9.1	13.4	39
2010	118	9.3	12.6	40.7
2011	116	9.0	12.8	37.9
2012	110	9.1	12.0	35.5
2013	112	9.1	12.2	38.4
2014	113	8.3	13.5	32.7
2015	125	8.0	15.6	29.6
2016	138	9.0	15.3	26.1
2017	139	8.5	16.2	23
2018	151	7.3	20.5	26.5
2019	169	7.0	24.0	26
2020	168	8.0	20.7	26.2
2021	157	8.0	19.6	25.5
2022	136	7.0	19.4	29.4
2023	137	10.3	13.2	32.1

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 Mahantongo Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	139	9.5	14.6	n/a
1989	144	9.5	15.1	n/a
1990	147	9.5	15.4	0
1991	148	9.5	15.5	n/a
1992	152	9.5	16.0	n/a
1993	153	7.0	21.9	n/a
1994	143	7.0	20.4	n/a
1995	131	7.0	18.7	n/a
1996	131	7.0	18.7	n/a
1997	127	7.0	18.1	n/a
1998	121	7.0	17.3	n/a
1999	125	7.0	17.9	n/a
2000	120	7.0	17.1	21.7
2001	126	7.0	18.0	15.9
2002	117	9.0	13.0	15.4
2003	117	9.0	13.0	15.4
2004	117	8.7	13.4	17.9
2005	108	8.8	12.3	16.7
2006	107	9.5	11.3	29.9
2007	112	9.9	11.3	23.2
2008	107	8.0	13.4	36.4
2009	123	9.1	13.4	39
2010	118	9.3	12.6	40.7
2011	116	9.0	12.8	37.9
2012	110	9.1	12.0	35.5
2013	112	9.1	12.2	38.4
2014	113	8.3	13.5	32.7
2015	125	8.0	15.6	29.6
2016	138	9.0	15.3	26.1
2017	139	8.5	16.2	23
2018	151	7.3	20.5	26.5
2019	169	7.0	24.0	26
2020	168	8.0	20.7	26.2
2021	157	8.0	19.6	25.5
2022	136	7.0	19.4	29.4
2023	137	10.3	13.2	32.1

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 Mahantongo Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$66 (0.7%)	$8,926 (99.3%)	$8,992
2020	$517 (5.3%)	$9,212 (94.7%)	$9,729
2021	$202 (1.9%)	$10,312 (98.1%)	$10,514
2022	$320 (2.6%)	$11,886 (97.4%)	$12,206

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mahantongo Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 566^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 1034^th of 1534 Elementary schools	30.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Mahantongo Elementary School)	52	37.6	14.4%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mahantongo Elementary School)	64	43.8	20.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Mahantongo Elementary School)	66.7	33.3	33.4%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Mahantongo Elementary School)	83.4	76.2	7.2%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mahantongo Elementary School)	83.4	33.4	50%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Mahantongo Elementary School)	63.1	44.5	18.6%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mahantongo Elementary School)	63.2	38.9	24.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (Mahantongo Elementary School)	38.1	32	6.1%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mahantongo Elementary School)	80.9	48	32.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
All Grades Math (Mahantongo Elementary School)	55.1	36.3	18.8%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Mahantongo Elementary School)	83.4	76.2	7.2%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mahantongo Elementary School)	73	41.3	31.7%
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	169	137	18.9%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	161	136	15.5%
Two or More Races	3	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	26%	32.1%	6.1%

Schools Near Mahantongo 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 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
Mahantongo Elementary School	Public	K-6	1200 Ridge Rd	Klingerstown	17941	Schuylkill County	Tri-Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 648-6062	137	10	13.2	32.1%	136 (99.3%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39.3	1034^th of 1534 public elementary schools	32.6%		48.9	912^th of 1534 public elementary schools	40.5%	122	37.6	33.3	44.5	32.0	36.3	76.2	76.2	43.8	33.4	38.9	48.0	41.3	$12,206	$320	$11,886
Hegins-Hubley Elementary School	Public	K-6	1801 W Main St	Valley View	17983	Schuylkill County	Tri-Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 682-9011	302	23	12.9	39.4%	293 (97.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	47.2	917^th of 1534 public elementary schools	40.2%		39	1033^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	32.7%	116	70.0	55.8	23.3	18.8	40.8	67.5	67.5	62.5	39.6	41.8	58.3	50.6	$13,038	$958	$12,080
Shamokin Area Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	3000 W State St	Coal Township	17866	Northumberland County	Shamokin Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 648-5721	832	64	12.9	100.0%	608 (73.1%)	49 (5.9%)	135 (16.2%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (4.1%)	25.1	1169^th of 1534 public elementary schools	23.8%		27.8	1137^th of 1534 public elementary schools	25.9%	32	39.7	19.5			29.9	67.4	67.4	32.1	35.0			33.6	$12,183	$1,271	$10,912
Williams Valley Elementary School	Public	K-6	10400 State Route 209	Tower City	17980	Schuylkill County	Williams Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 647-2167	521	46	11.3	100.0%	447 (85.8%)	5 (1.0%)	38 (7.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.6%)	22	1202^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	21.6%		24.4	1172^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	23.6%	30	34.7	20.9	26.1	23.4	26.8	57.2	57.2	39.1	30.6	28.6	30.9	32.4	$22,415	$1,184	$21,232
Line Mountain Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	542 W Shamokin St	Trevorton	17881	Northumberland County	Line Mountain School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 797-3825	368	25	14.7	48.4%	348 (94.6%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.7%)	54.5	795^th of 1534 public elementary schools	48.2%		62.6	634^th of 1534 public elementary schools	58.7%	161	50.7	46.9			48.7	81.0	81.0	56.5	48.1			52.1	$17,548	$1,519	$16,029
Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	5668 State Route 209	Lykens	17048	Dauphin County	Upper Dauphin Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 362-4511	399	28	14.0	51.6%	350 (87.7%)	9 (2.3%)	24 (6.0%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.8%)	59.8	705^th of 1534 public elementary schools	54.0%		60.3	681^st of 1534 public elementary schools	55.6%	24	67.2	42.6			54.8	78.0	78.0	67.1	46.4			56.6	$13,043	$1,084	$11,959
Mount Carmel Area Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	630 W 5th St	Mount Carmel	17851	Northumberland County	Mount Carmel Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 339-1500	790	59	13.3	99.9%	642 (81.3%)	22 (2.8%)	91 (11.5%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (3.5%)	34.3	1085^th of 1534 public elementary schools	29.3%		37.2	1060^th of 1534 public elementary schools	30.9%	25	23.4	20.5	28.8	25.7	24.9	90.3	90.3	27.0	30.1	48.6	57.3	41.7	$11,820	$851	$10,969
Oaklyn School	Public	K-2	115 Oak Street	Sunbury	17801	Northumberland County	Shikellamy School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 286-3731	366	22	16.8	100.0%	252 (68.9%)	18 (4.9%)	76 (20.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.5%)								(n/a)													$12,946	$1,998	$10,948
Pine Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	107 School Street	Pine Grove	17963	Schuylkill County	Pine Grove Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 345-2731	551	45	12.3	47.9%	513 (93.1%)	4 (0.7%)	17 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.1%)	63.3	631^st of 1534 public elementary schools	58.9%		77.4	341^st of 1534 public elementary schools	77.8%	290	67.9	55.1			60.8	85.4	85.4	61.5	42.8			51.4	$10,466	$699	$9,767
Chief Shikellamy School	Public	3-5	338 Memorial Drive	Sunbury	17801	Northumberland County	Shikellamy School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 286-3728	615	35	17.6	100.0%	427 (69.4%)	21 (3.4%)	108 (17.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (9.4%)	40.3	1014^th of 1534 public elementary schools	33.9%		40.2	1025^th of 1534 public elementary schools	33.2%	11	45.3	39.1	34.7		39.9	74.9	74.9	51.5	37.3	41.0		43.7	$16,264	$2,005	$14,260

Frequently Asked Questions about Mahantongo Elementary School

What district is Mahantongo Elementary School in?

Tri-Valley School District

Is Mahantongo Elementary School a good school?

Mahantongo Elementary School ranks 1034^th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Mahantongo Elementary School attend?

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

High : Tri-Valley Junior/Senior High School

How many students attend Mahantongo Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 137 students attended Mahantongo Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Mahantongo Elementary School?

Students at Mahantongo Elementary School are 99% White.

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