McCormick Elementary School

Summary:

McCormick Elementary School is a highly-rated public elementary school in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, serving 184 students from kindergarten to 4th grade as part of the Moon Area School District.

McCormick Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Pennsylvania, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with significantly higher proficiency rates in PSSA tests compared to the district and state averages. In the 2022-2023 school year, 88.5% of McCormick students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 63.3% for the Moon Area School District and 39.3% for the state of Pennsylvania. Similarly, 93.6% of McCormick students were proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts, compared to 75.8% for the district and 53.8% for the state. The school's performance in PSSA Science is also outstanding, with 97.3% of students proficient or better.

While McCormick Elementary has a predominantly White student population (84.24%), nearby schools like Richard J. Hyde Elementary School and J H Brooks Elementary School have more diverse student bodies. Additionally, McCormick has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (5.98%), significantly lower than the nearby Richard J. Hyde Elementary School (100% free and reduced lunch) and J H Brooks Elementary School (27.32% free and reduced lunch), suggesting that McCormick serves a more affluent community.


Detail:

Public K-4

 2801 Beaver Grade Rd
       Moon Township, PA  15108


(412) 264-9440

District: Moon Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
9th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,352 Help


Students who attend McCormick Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Moon Area Lower Middle School
    Moon Area Upper Middle School
High:    Moon Area Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  184

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.2%
Asian:
9.2%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details McCormick Elementary School ranks better than 99.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Moon Area School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.98. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details McCormick Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Moon Area School District. Racial makeup is: White (84.2%), Asian (9.2%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Moon Area School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McCormick Elementary School is 13.7. 2 elementary schools in the Moon Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McCormick Elementary School is $17,352. 3 elementary schools in the Moon Area School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

McCormick Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks McCormick Elementary School 9th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See McCormick Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Moon Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Moon Area School District 38th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McCormick Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at McCormick Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 73.57 388th 1579 75.4%
2011 64.12 670th 1597 58.0%
2012 83.55 102nd 1599 93.6%
2013 85.57 64th 1519 95.8%
2014 86.65 48th 1467 96.7%
2015 90.71 38th 1474 97.4%
2016 76.66 348th 1554 77.6%
2017 89.95 47th 1547 97.0%
2018 89.81 60th 1530 96.1%
2019 90.10 62nd 1544 96.0%
2021 92.73 41st 1433 97.1%
2022 95.77 4th 1534 99.7%
2023 94.98 9th 1534 99.4%
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Rank History for White students at McCormick Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 94.03 19th 1236 98.5%
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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.

McCormick Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Open Quote Incredible school, incredible teachers....good families. I have one child who is in second grade and one who went k-5. I do not have one complaint. Close Quote



Enrollment information for McCormick Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 137 16 17 7 0 n/a n/a 1 178
2009 150 15 20 10 0 n/a n/a 2 197
2010 155 15 24 6 0 n/a n/a 2 202
2011 150 9 24 8 0 0 5 0 196
2012 150 11 23 10 0 0 2 0 196
2013 146 12 23 8 0 0 3 0 192
2014 159 6 25 10 0 0 4 0 204
2015 167 5 24 7 0 0 9 0 212
2016 214 20 15 18 1 0 18 0 286
2017 171 4 17 5 0 0 5 0 202
2018 172 1 15 1 0 0 2 0 191
2019 175 2 16 4 0 0 9 0 206
2020 181 3 12 5 0 0 7 0 208
2021 166 3 10 7 0 0 4 0 190
2022 170 3 15 5 0 0 5 0 198
2023 155 4 17 3 0 0 5 0 184

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 McCormick Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 178 n/a n/a 11.3
2009 197 11.0 17.9 12.3
2010 202 14.5 13.9 11
2011 196 16.3 12.0 9.2
2012 196 15.8 12.4 7.7
2013 192 14.2 13.5 7.3
2014 204 14.1 14.4 7.4
2015 212 15.0 14.1 11.8
2016 286 24.0 11.9 24.8
2017 202 15.4 13.0 7.9
2018 191 15.9 11.9 9.9
2019 206 14.8 13.9 9.2
2020 208 13.6 15.2 9.6
2021 190 13.4 14.1 8.4
2022 198 13.4 14.7 7.6
2023 184 13.4 13.7 6

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 McCormick Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 178 n/a n/a 11.3
2009 197 11.0 17.9 12.3
2010 202 14.5 13.9 11
2011 196 16.3 12.0 9.2
2012 196 15.8 12.4 7.7
2013 192 14.2 13.5 7.3
2014 204 14.1 14.4 7.4
2015 212 15.0 14.1 11.8
2016 286 24.0 11.9 24.8
2017 202 15.4 13.0 7.9
2018 191 15.9 11.9 9.9
2019 206 14.8 13.9 9.2
2020 208 13.6 15.2 9.6
2021 190 13.4 14.1 8.4
2022 198 13.4 14.7 7.6
2023 184 13.4 13.7 6

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 McCormick Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $230 (1.6%) $14,386 (98.4%) $14,617
2020 $245 (1.7%) $14,086 (98.3%) $14,331
2021 $130 (0.9%) $15,140 (99.1%) $15,270
2022 $352 (2.0%) $16,999 (98.0%) $17,352

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

Impact of COVID-19 on McCormick Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 62nd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 9th of 1534 Elementary schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (McCormick Elementary School)91.292.7
 1.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (McCormick Elementary School)97.190.3
 6.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (McCormick Elementary School)78.383.8
 5.5%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (McCormick Elementary School)95.697.3
 1.7%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (McCormick Elementary School)8797.3
 10.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
All Grades Math (McCormick Elementary School)83.888.5
 4.7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (McCormick Elementary School)95.697.3
 1.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (McCormick Elementary School)91.393.6
 2.3%
   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 Students206184
 10.7%
African American24
 100%
American Indian00
Asian1617
 6.3%
Hispanic43
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White175155
 11.4%
Two or More Races95
 44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.2%6%
 3.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about McCormick Elementary School

Students at McCormick Elementary School are 84% White, 9% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic.

Yes! McCormick Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 9th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 184 students attended McCormick 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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