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Ramsay Elementary School

Public Grades 4-6

Summary

Ramsay Elementary School is a public middle school located in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, serving grades 4-6 with a student population of 400. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the Mount Pleasant Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania in academic assessments, making it a standout institution in the region.

Ramsay Elementary's academic excellence is evident across multiple measures. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school is projected to have 47.7% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 42.9% for the district and 41.7% for the state. Similarly, 52% of Ramsay Elementary students are expected to be proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts, outpacing the district's 50% and the state's 48.5%. The school's performance in PSSA Science is also noteworthy, with 76.2% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the district (69.6%) and state (65.8%) averages.

Ramsay Elementary's strong academic performance is complemented by a lower student-teacher ratio compared to the nearby Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School, as well as higher per-student spending than the state average. While the school has seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a shift in its socioeconomic demographics, Ramsay Elementary's consistent academic excellence is a testament to the dedication of its staff and the support of the local community.

396

Students ?

15.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,623

Per pupil spending ?

50%

Free/discounted lunch ?

300 Eagle Street
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666

(724) 547-4100

District: Mount Pleasant Area School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.7%

Two or more races:

6.3%

Hispanic:

0.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 33rd percentile in 2015 → 58th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 25 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school50%

District avg46%

Pennsylvania avg45%

639^th of 1,511

Pennsylvania public elementary schools ?

Top 42%▲ up 25 pts since 2015

From bottom 33% (2015) to top 42% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	60.8	639 of 1511	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.5	805 of 1526	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	62.5	647 of 1534	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.9	713 of 1534	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	40.8	958 of 1433	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	49.4	935 of 1544	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	49.2	939 of 1530	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	40.3	1067 of 1547	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2016	34.0	1140 of 1554	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	42.0	985 of 1474	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2014	53.6	862 of 1467	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	57.1	844 of 1519	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	56.2	925 of 1599	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2011	51.1	1004 of 1597	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	46.6	1081 of 1579	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2009	43.9	1102 of 1549	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	39.8	1145 of 1551	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	37.4	1173 of 1555	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	55.0	827 of 1545	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2005	76.1	284 of 1299	78.1%	★★★★☆
2004	46.1	842 of 1308	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2003	70.0	437 of 1302	66.4%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	48.3	465 of 1030	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	23.0	869 of 1084	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	36.9	664 of 1043	36.3%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	60.5	619 of 1466	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.1	747 of 1488	49.8%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	63.3	467 of 1369	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.1	782 of 1432	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	61.1	561 of 1414	60.3%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	59.0	652 of 1475	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.2	817 of 1495	45.4%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	45.5	688 of 1201	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.1	837 of 1229	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	45.6	724 of 1236	41.4%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)66th percentile+8 vs school

Female (2025)58th percentile~ school

Male (2025)56th percentile~ school

Disabled (2025)55th percentile-3 vs school

White (2025)43rd percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts52%+4 vs state

Math48%+6 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSSA Math (2025)						PSSA English Language Arts (2025)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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 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	396	26	15.0	50.0%	367 (92.7%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.3%)								(n/a)	52.2	36.3	53.4			47.7	52.9	41.6	61.0			52.0	$12,623	$528	$12,095
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	290	21	14.0	42.8%	279 (96.2%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.1%)	63.8	295^th of 873 public middle schools	66.2%		59.9	366^th of 891 public middle schools	58.9%	71				41.0	25.2	33.4				51.4	53.4	52.3	$18,791	$787	$18,004
Southmoreland Middle School	Public	6-8	200 Scottie Way	Scottdale	15683	Westmoreland County	Southmoreland School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 887-2029	410	31	13.4	61.0%	382 (93.2%)	3 (0.7%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.9%)	73.4	192^nd of 873 public middle schools	78.0%		73.3	215^th of 891 public middle schools	75.9%	23			48.9	55.1	40.9	48.4			48.0	55.9	55.0	53.0	$13,021	$1,104	$11,917
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	541	44	12.4	51.4%	503 (93.0%)	4 (0.7%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.8%)	41.8	516^th of 873 public middle schools	40.9%		55	416^th of 891 public middle schools	53.3%	100		38.7	35.8	20.6	13.3	26.8		38.0	55.0	45.6	29.7	42.0	$15,617	$980	$14,638
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	626	44	14.0	31.6%	560 (89.5%)	7 (1.1%)	12 (1.9%)	8 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.1%)	85.4	100^th of 873 public middle schools	88.5%		79.1	147^th of 891 public middle schools	83.5%	47			49.8	48.7	47.9	48.7			65.5	66.4	71.9	68.0	$19,775	$624	$19,151
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	866	65	13.2	107.7%	796 (91.9%)	22 (2.5%)	12 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (4.2%)	29.4	602^nd of 873 public middle schools	31.0%		44.6	516^th of 891 public middle schools	42.1%	86			26.7	22.9	23.2	24.3			27.7	29.1	26.1	27.5	$17,526	$1,708	$15,818
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	568	47	12.0	105.3%	423 (74.5%)	32 (5.6%)	42 (7.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (12.3%)	47.6	468^th of 873 public middle schools	46.4%		49.2	468^th of 891 public middle schools	47.5%				36.4	27.9	23.4	29.3			40.4	40.7	48.0	43.0	$16,623	$1,636	$14,987
Frazier Middle School	Public	6-8	142 Constitution St	Perryopolis	15473	Fayette County	Frazier School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 736-9507	221	18	12.2	56.1%	210 (95.0%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.7%)	41.5	517^th of 873 public middle schools	40.8%		45.6	507^th of 891 public middle schools	43.1%	10			20.9	17.9	12.5	17.0			48.4	49.4	47.3	48.3	$19,235	$1,048	$18,187
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	546	43	12.5	47.1%	491 (89.9%)	8 (1.5%)	13 (2.4%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.3%)	74.1	186^th of 873 public middle schools	78.7%		73.6	211^th of 891 public middle schools	76.3%	25			47.8	36.2	45.9	43.4			52.5	56.2	66.5	58.1	$19,577	$624	$18,952
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	499	45	11.0	33.5%	458 (91.8%)	4 (0.8%)	15 (3.0%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.4%)	89.4	78^th of 873 public middle schools	91.1%		86.1	89^th of 891 public middle schools	90.0%	11				59.0	43.9	51.9				68.7	69.4	69.0	$20,233	$842	$19,391

Frequently Asked Questions about Ramsay Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Ramsay Elementary School?

Students at Ramsay Elementary School are 93% White, 6% Two or more races.

What district is Ramsay Elementary School in?

Mount Pleasant Area School District

How many students attend Ramsay Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 396 students attended Ramsay Elementary School.

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2024–25 graduation ratesMar 29, 2026

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2024–25 Keystone Exams & PSSA scoresNov 13, 2025

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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