Serving 344 students in grades 3-5, Francis Mcclure Intrmd School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 33% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 44% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 45% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
344 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)33%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)44%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
34%
14%
White
55%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Francis Mcclure Intrmd School?
344 students attend Francis Mcclure Intrmd School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Francis Mcclure Intrmd School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Francis Mcclure Intrmd School?
Francis Mcclure Intrmd School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Francis Mcclure Intrmd School offer ?
Francis Mcclure Intrmd School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Francis Mcclure Intrmd School part of?
Francis Mcclure Intrmd School is part of Mckeesport Area School District.
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