Serving 451 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mccullough Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 451 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Mccullough Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Mccullough Elementary School's student population of 451 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
451 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
Mccullough Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mccullough Elementary School is 0.14, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#75 out of 2733 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
93%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Mccullough Elementary School is ranked #75 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Mccullough Elementary School often compared to?
Mccullough Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fort Allen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Mccullough Elementary School?
451 students attend Mccullough Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Mccullough Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mccullough Elementary School?
Mccullough Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mccullough Elementary School offer ?
Mccullough Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mccullough Elementary School part of?
Mccullough Elementary School is part of Penn-Trafford School District.
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