Serving 837 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mcdonald Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 837 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: McDonald El Sch serves the northwest part of Warminster, PA, covering an area of approximately 5.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcdonald Elementary School's student population of 837 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
837 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Mcdonald Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcdonald Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1811 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.1%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcdonald Elementary School's ranking?
Mcdonald Elementary School is ranked #1811 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Mcdonald Elementary School often compared to?
Mcdonald Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Willow Dale Elementary School, Davis Elementary School, Maureen M Welch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Mcdonald Elementary School?
837 students attend Mcdonald Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Mcdonald Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcdonald Elementary School?
Mcdonald Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mcdonald Elementary School offer ?
Mcdonald Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcdonald Elementary School part of?
Mcdonald Elementary School is part of Centennial School District.
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