Mountville Elementary School

Summary:

Mountville Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 596 students in grades K-6 in the Hempfield School District in Mountville, Pennsylvania. The school has consistently been ranked in the top half of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past 10 years, with a current ranking of 502 out of 1,526 schools for the 2023-2024 school year and a 3-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mountville Elementary excels in several key areas. The school consistently outperforms the state average on PSSA tests, with 57.7% of students proficient or better in Math (compared to 40.4% statewide), 87.3% proficient in Science (compared to 65.8% statewide), and 59.2% proficient in English Language Arts (compared to 53% statewide). Mountville also performs particularly well for certain student subgroups, ranking 414 out of 1,488 Pennsylvania elementary schools for female students and 118 out of 454 for Hispanic students. However, the school faces challenges in keeping pace with the top-performing schools in its district, such as East Petersburg Elementary, Rohrerstown Elementary, and Centerville Elementary, which had higher proficiency rates in Math, Science, and English Language Arts.

Another interesting trend at Mountville Elementary is the increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 36.03% in 2021-2022 to 46.14% in 2022-2023, suggesting the school is serving a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. The school's spending per student has fluctuated over the years, from a high of $15,329 in 2021-2022 to a low of $11,823 in 2020-2021, which is on par with other Hempfield School District elementary schools. Overall, Mountville Elementary is a solid-performing school that excels in certain areas but faces some challenges in keeping up with the top performers in its district.


Detail:

Public K-6

 200 College Ave
       Mountville, PA  17554-1504


(717) 285-5501

District: Hempfield School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
502nd of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,329 Help


Students who attend Mountville Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Centerville Middle School
High:    Hempfield Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  563

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.7%
Hispanic:
24.0%
Two or more races:
8.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mountville Elementary School ranks better than 67.1% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Hempfield School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.79. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.7%), Hispanic (24%), two or more races (8.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Hempfield School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mountville Elementary School is 13.7, which is the 2nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Hempfield School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mountville Elementary School is $15,329. 3 elementary schools in the Hempfield School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mountville Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mountville Elementary School 502nd of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Mountville Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hempfield School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hempfield School District 77th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mountville Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Mountville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 66.02 508th 1302 61.0%
2004 59.85 611th 1308 53.3%
2005 74.61 315th 1299 75.8%
2006 65.92 570th 1545 63.1%
2007 68.75 519th 1555 66.6%
2008 62.65 684th 1551 55.9%
2009 61.82 703rd 1549 54.6%
2010 59.93 783rd 1579 50.4%
2011 67.47 585th 1597 63.4%
2012 71.23 510th 1599 68.1%
2013 67.53 579th 1519 61.9%
2014 69.48 516th 1467 64.8%
2015 65.91 575th 1474 61.0%
2016 68.77 550th 1554 64.6%
2017 65.46 607th 1547 60.8%
2018 63.95 652nd 1530 57.4%
2019 58.21 762nd 1544 50.6%
2021 54.10 751st 1433 47.6%
2022 61.48 650th 1534 57.6%
2023 69.03 519th 1534 66.2%
2024 69.79 502nd 1526 67.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mountville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.03 563rd 1414 60.2%
2024 64.74 498th 1432 65.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Mountville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 72.65 414th 1488 72.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Mountville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.69 271st 1043 74.0%
2024 59.47 367th 1084 66.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Mountville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 63.53 581st 1495 61.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mountville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.73 74th 432 82.9%
2024 68.69 118th 454 74.0%
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Rank History for White students at Mountville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.97 390th 1236 68.4%
2024 64.92 424th 1229 65.5%
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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.

Mountville Elementary School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Mountville Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 478 16 11 17 0 n/a n/a 0 522
1989 510 12 12 13 2 n/a n/a 0 549
1990 530 15 8 8 3 n/a n/a 0 564
1991 560 10 16 20 0 n/a n/a 0 606
1992 571 9 13 15 0 n/a n/a 0 608
1993 588 8 10 24 0 n/a n/a 0 630
1994 592 5 7 24 1 n/a n/a 0 629
1995 448 5 5 6 4 n/a n/a 0 468
1996 448 5 5 6 4 n/a n/a 0 468
1997 491 4 5 13 3 n/a n/a 0 516
1998 498 5 4 30 4 n/a n/a 0 541
1999 497 10 5 31 4 n/a n/a 0 547
2000 536 9 12 24 5 n/a n/a 0 586
2001 506 14 8 25 6 n/a n/a 0 559
2002 494 21 19 26 4 n/a n/a 0 564
2003 494 21 19 26 4 n/a n/a 0 564
2004 489 20 19 38 6 n/a n/a 0 572
2005 457 21 14 28 5 n/a n/a 0 525
2006 467 32 19 31 6 n/a n/a 0 555
2007 455 29 13 30 4 n/a n/a 0 531
2008 430 23 13 45 2 n/a n/a 13 526
2009 416 32 11 44 1 n/a n/a 16 520
2010 439 34 9 60 1 n/a n/a 31 574
2011 429 37 9 75 1 0 12 0 563
2012 413 42 14 68 4 1 12 0 554
2013 414 42 17 64 3 1 9 0 550
2014 396 41 18 90 2 1 16 0 564
2015 390 35 16 98 2 0 18 0 559
2016 383 31 19 98 2 0 17 0 550
2017 395 35 26 96 1 0 15 0 568
2018 385 36 34 107 0 0 15 0 577
2019 416 30 37 117 0 0 14 0 614
2020 433 45 30 123 1 0 14 0 646
2021 378 40 19 121 1 0 24 0 583
2022 389 35 15 126 1 0 28 0 594
2023 382 30 7 135 2 0 40 0 596
2024 353 22 5 135 1 0 47 0 563

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 Mountville Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 522 30.7 17.0 n/a
1989 549 31.5 17.4 n/a
1990 564 30.4 18.5 0
1991 606 31.4 19.2 n/a
1992 608 33.4 18.2 n/a
1993 630 30.5 20.7 n/a
1994 629 30.0 21.0 n/a
1995 468 30.0 15.6 n/a
1996 468 30.0 15.6 n/a
1997 516 29.0 17.8 n/a
1998 541 29.0 18.7 n/a
1999 547 30.0 18.2 n/a
2000 586 31.0 18.9 13.7
2001 559 30.0 18.6 15.7
2002 564 29.0 19.4 16.5
2003 564 29.0 19.4 16.5
2004 572 32.1 17.8 15
2005 525 34.8 15.1 17.7
2006 555 35.7 15.5 18.2
2007 531 34.4 15.4 19.4
2008 526 32.4 16.2 21.8
2009 520 34.5 15.1 23.4
2010 574 38.3 14.9 20.3
2011 563 37.5 15.0 28.8
2012 554 36.0 15.3 31.2
2013 550 36.2 15.1 33.3
2014 564 39.3 14.3 38.3
2015 559 35.0 15.9 43.8
2016 550 38.0 14.4 42
2017 568 39.0 14.5 39.8
2018 577 39.4 14.6 39.9
2019 614 40.9 15.0 40.4
2020 646 41.1 15.7 41.5
2021 583 40.6 14.3 45.1
2022 594 40.2 14.7 36
2023 596 41.1 14.4 46.1
2024 563 40.9 13.7 99.5

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 Mountville Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 522 30.7 17.0 n/a
1989 549 31.5 17.4 n/a
1990 564 30.4 18.5 0
1991 606 31.4 19.2 n/a
1992 608 33.4 18.2 n/a
1993 630 30.5 20.7 n/a
1994 629 30.0 21.0 n/a
1995 468 30.0 15.6 n/a
1996 468 30.0 15.6 n/a
1997 516 29.0 17.8 n/a
1998 541 29.0 18.7 n/a
1999 547 30.0 18.2 n/a
2000 586 31.0 18.9 13.7
2001 559 30.0 18.6 15.7
2002 564 29.0 19.4 16.5
2003 564 29.0 19.4 16.5
2004 572 32.1 17.8 15
2005 525 34.8 15.1 17.7
2006 555 35.7 15.5 18.2
2007 531 34.4 15.4 19.4
2008 526 32.4 16.2 21.8
2009 520 34.5 15.1 23.4
2010 574 38.3 14.9 20.3
2011 563 37.5 15.0 28.8
2012 554 36.0 15.3 31.2
2013 550 36.2 15.1 33.3
2014 564 39.3 14.3 38.3
2015 559 35.0 15.9 43.8
2016 550 38.0 14.4 42
2017 568 39.0 14.5 39.8
2018 577 39.4 14.6 39.9
2019 614 40.9 15.0 40.4
2020 646 41.1 15.7 41.5
2021 583 40.6 14.3 45.1
2022 594 40.2 14.7 36
2023 596 41.1 14.4 46.1
2024 563 40.9 13.7 99.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mountville Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $678 (4.7%) $13,829 (95.3%) $14,507
2020 $464 (3.4%) $13,212 (96.6%) $13,676
2021 $531 (4.5%) $11,292 (95.5%) $11,823
2022 $1,107 (7.2%) $14,222 (92.8%) $15,329

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mountville Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 762nd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 519th of 1534 Elementary schools
 15.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Mountville Elementary School)51.347.3
 4%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mountville Elementary School)56.353.4
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Mountville Elementary School)33.367.1
 33.8%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Mountville Elementary School)7188.6
 17.6%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mountville Elementary School)56.564.5
 8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Mountville Elementary School)70.258.9
 11.3%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mountville Elementary School)79.867.1
 12.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Mountville Elementary School)52.748.2
 4.5%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mountville Elementary School)7360.4
 12.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Mountville Elementary School)52.854.9
 2.1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Mountville Elementary School)7188.6
 17.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mountville Elementary School)66.861.1
 5.7%
   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 Students614596
 2.9%
African American3030
American Indian02
Asian377
 81.1%
Hispanic117135
 15.4%
Pacific Islander00
White416382
 8.2%
Two or More Races1440
 185.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.4%46.1%
 5.8%


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

Middle : Centerville Middle School
High : Hempfield Senior High School

Mountville Elementary School ranks 502nd of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Mountville Elementary School are 63% White, 24% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 4% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 563 students attended Mountville 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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