Donora El Center (Closed 2012)
Donora El Center served 310 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 76%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 73%) for the 2010-11 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 34% of the student body (majority Black), which was equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 310 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 85-89% | 76% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 70-74% | 73% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 11% |
| Black | 16% | 15% |
| White | 66% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 13% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 66% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ringgold School District | |
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Donora El Center is Monessen Senior High School (2.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Monessen Middle School (2.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Monessen El Center (2.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Monessen Monessen El Center Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 405 students10
2.2 miles
1275 Rostraver St
Monessen, PA 15062
(724) 684-4456 2.2 PK-5 405 - Monongahela Ringgold El School South Math: 43% | Reading: 62%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 738 students10
2.5 miles
120 Alexander Avenue
Monongahela, PA 15063
(724) 258-8454 2.5 K-5 738 - Monessen Monessen Middle School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 162 students10
2.6 miles
1245 State Rd
Monessen, PA 15062
(724) 684-6282 2.6 6-8 162 - Monessen Monessen Senior High School Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 222 students10
2.6 miles
1245 State Rd
Monessen, PA 15062
(724) 684-7100 2.6 9-12 222 - Belle Vernon Rostraver Elementary School Math: 64% | Reading: 76%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-6 | 606 students10
2.6 miles
300 Crest Ave
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500 2.6 K-6 606
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