Muse Elementary School

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Muse Elementary School ranks 306 th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Muse Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 759 students in grades K-4 in the Canon-McMillan School District in Muse, Pennsylvania. The school has consistently been ranked among the top 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools by SchoolDigger, with a 4-star rating out of 5, and the school district as a whole is also highly ranked, at 66th out of 610 districts in the state.

Muse Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, with students consistently outperforming the state and district averages on the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) exams. In 2023-2024, 68.9% of Muse students scored proficient or better in Math, compared to 63.2% for the district and 40.4% statewide. In English Language Arts, 71.8% of Muse students scored proficient or better, compared to 71.5% for the district and 53% statewide. The school also excels in Science, with 86.6% of students scoring proficient or better, compared to 80.5% for the district and 65.8% statewide. Muse Elementary's performance is also strong across various student subgroups, including male students, white students, students of low socioeconomic status, and students with disabilities.

While Muse Elementary School is a high-performing institution, there may be opportunities for further improvement, particularly in the performance of multi-racial students, who ranked 56th out of 128 Pennsylvania elementary schools in 2023-2024. When compared to other nearby schools in the Canon-McMillan School District, such as Hills-Hendersonville Elementary and South Central Elementary, Muse Elementary generally outperforms its peers on academic measures.

Detail:

Public K-4

40 Muse School St
Muse, PA 15317

(724) 745-9014

District: Canon-McMillan School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
306^th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,437

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 760

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.7%

Two or more races:

8.4%

African American:

4.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Muse Elementary School ranks better than 79.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 4^th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Canon-McMillan School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.18. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Muse Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Canon-McMillan School District. Racial makeup is: White (83.7%), two or more races (8.4%), African American (4.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Muse Elementary School is 16. 2 elementary schools in the Canon-McMillan School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Muse Elementary School employs 47.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Muse Elementary School is $12,437. 3 elementary schools in the Canon-McMillan School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Muse Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Muse Elementary School 306^th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Muse Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Disabled students:

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White students:

Canon-McMillan School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Canon-McMillan School District 66^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Muse Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Muse Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2019	79.48	292^nd	1544	81.1%
2021	76.41	322^nd	1433	77.5%
2022	82.14	250^th	1534	83.7%
2023	79.22	298^th	1534	80.6%
2024	79.18	306^th	1526	79.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Muse Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	48.39	56^th	128	56.3%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	77.84	224^th	1414	84.2%
2024	76.97	236^th	1432	83.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Muse Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	74.28	372^nd	1488	75.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Muse Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	76.24	156^th	1043	85.0%
2024	76.32	183^rd	1084	83.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Muse Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	79.54	275^th	1495	81.6%

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Rank History for White students at Muse Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	69.97	353^rd	1236	71.4%
2024	74.67	276^th	1229	77.5%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Muse Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2018	644	31	7	13	2	38	735
2019	639	35	8	11	2	43	738
2020	649	26	6	7	0	47	735
2021	640	24	7	13	0	48	732
2022	642	27	7	16	0	56	748
2023	643	29	8	14	2	63	759
2024	636	31	11	16	2	64	760

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 Muse Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	735	45.1	16.2	23
2019	738	44.1	16.7	25.2
2020	735	45.5	16.1	26.3
2021	732	43.0	16.9	28
2022	748	43.1	17.3	28.6
2023	759	43.6	17.4	31.4
2024	760	47.3	16.0	31.6

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 Muse Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	735	45.1	16.2	23
2019	738	44.1	16.7	25.2
2020	735	45.5	16.1	26.3
2021	732	43.0	16.9	28
2022	748	43.1	17.3	28.6
2023	759	43.6	17.4	31.4
2024	760	47.3	16.0	31.6

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 Muse Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$222 (1.8%)	$12,235 (98.2%)	$12,458
2020	$21 (0.2%)	$11,848 (99.8%)	$11,869
2021	$8,184 (72.0%)	$3,179 (28.0%)	$11,363
2022	$691 (5.6%)	$11,747 (94.5%)	$12,437

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Muse Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 292^nd of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 298^th of 1534 Elementary schools	0.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Muse Elementary School)	87.5	83.8	3.7%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Muse Elementary School)	84.5	79.2	5.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Muse Elementary School)	62	55.8	6.2%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Muse Elementary School)	87.7	86.9	0.8%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Muse Elementary School)	76.2	64.3	11.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
All Grades Math (Muse Elementary School)	74.2	68.9	5.3%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Muse Elementary School)	87.7	86.9	0.8%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Muse Elementary School)	80.2	71.3	8.9%
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	738	759	2.8%
African American	35	29	17.1%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	8	8
Hispanic	11	14	27.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	639	643	0.6%
Two or More Races	43	63	46.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.2%	31.4%	6.2%

Schools Near Muse Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)					PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)					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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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
Muse Elementary School	Public	K-4	40 Muse School St	Muse	15317	Washington County	Canon-McMillan School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 745-9014	760	47	16.0	31.6%	636 (83.7%)	31 (4.1%)	16 (2.1%)	11 (1.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (8.4%)	79.2	306^th of 1526 public elementary schools	79.9%		79.2	298^th of 1534 public elementary schools	80.6%	8	72.2	65.5			68.9	86.6	86.6	77.8	65.8			71.8	$12,437	$691	$11,747
South Central Elementary	Public	K-4	230 S Central Ave	Canonsburg	15317	Washington County	Canon-McMillan School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 745-4475	438	31	13.9	49.3%	340 (77.6%)	29 (6.6%)	14 (3.2%)	13 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (9.6%)	62.7	645^th of 1526 public elementary schools	57.7%		69.5	507^th of 1534 public elementary schools	66.9%	138	60.5	61.0			60.7	79.3	79.3	67.5	46.3			57.1	$13,837	$920	$12,917
Borland Manor Elementary School	Public	K-4	30 Giffin Dr	Canonsburg	15317	Washington County	Canon-McMillan School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 745-2700	264	21	12.2	22.7%	225 (85.2%)	5 (1.9%)	11 (4.2%)	11 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.5%)	82.7	231^st of 1526 public elementary schools	84.9%		89.1	115^th of 1534 public elementary schools	92.5%	116	76.8	68.2			72.4	88.6	88.6	86.0	66.0			75.8	$15,524	$567	$14,957
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	253	15	16.4	26.1%	210 (83.0%)	10 (4.0%)	7 (2.8%)	10 (4.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.9%)	85.3	189^th of 1526 public elementary schools	87.6%		92.2	54^th of 1534 public elementary schools	96.5%	135	67.3	81.0			73.0	97.6	97.6	81.1	69.1			76.0	$12,828	$940	$11,888
Allison Park Elementary School	Public	K-6	803 McGovern Rd	Houston	15342	Washington County	Chartiers-Houston School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 745-4700	694	44	15.9	36.9%	570 (82.1%)	29 (4.2%)	33 (4.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	58 (8.4%)	77.5	340^th of 1526 public elementary schools	77.7%		80.8	270^th of 1534 public elementary schools	82.4%	70	55.8	65.2	67.4	51.2	60.1	92.4	92.4	67.4	75.0	75.5	54.5	68.3	$16,040	$1,677	$14,362
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	495	28	17.4	11.5%	458 (92.5%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.4%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.2%)								(n/a)	93.8				93.8			93.8				93.8	$14,114	$225	$13,889
Fort Cherry Elementary Center	Public	K-6	110 Fort Cherry Road	Mc Donald	15057	Washington County	Fort Cherry School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 796-1551	475	40	11.9	49.3%	430 (90.5%)	3 (0.6%)	12 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.1%)	82.6	233^rd of 1526 public elementary schools	84.7%		74.6	391^st of 1534 public elementary schools	74.5%	158	81.0	71.5	54.7	48.8	62.5	93.5	93.5	81.0	71.4	71.9	67.1	72.3	$17,601	$848	$16,753
South Fayette Intermediate School	Public	3-5	1200 Lt Will Way	Mc Donald	15057	Washington County	South Fayette Township School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 221-4542	804	58	13.7	15.0%	522 (64.9%)	21 (2.6%)	20 (2.5%)	201 (25.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (4.7%)	92.1	39^th of 1526 public elementary schools	97.4%		93.4	30^th of 1534 public elementary schools	98.0%	9	80.9	84.8	74.6		79.9	94.9	94.9	82.9	85.2	86.4		85.0	$12,878	$503	$12,375
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	428	29	14.8	11.4%	346 (80.8%)	2 (0.5%)	15 (3.5%)	42 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.4%)	93.8	19^th of 1526 public elementary schools	98.8%		93.2	34^th of 1534 public elementary schools	97.8%	15	80.9	88.8			85.3	98.9	98.9	88.2	94.4			91.7	$18,908	$753	$18,154
South Fayette Elementary School	Public	K-2	3620 Old Oakdale Rd	Mc Donald	15057	Washington County	South Fayette Township School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 221-4542	724	43	16.9	14.1%	464 (64.1%)	22 (3.0%)	29 (4.0%)	164 (22.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	44 (6.1%)								(n/a)													$15,047	$364	$14,683

Frequently Asked Questions about Muse Elementary School

How many students attend Muse Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 760 students attended Muse Elementary School.

Is Muse Elementary School a good school?

Muse Elementary School ranks 306^th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Muse Elementary School?

Students at Muse Elementary School are 84% White, 8% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What district is Muse Elementary School in?

Canon-McMillan School District

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