Mcdowell Ihs Elementary School (Closed 2010)

Mcdowell Ihs Elementary School serves 1,280 students in grades 9-10. 
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-10
Total Students
1,280 students
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
95%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Mcdowell Ihs Elementary School?
1,280 students attend Mcdowell Ihs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Mcdowell Ihs Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcdowell Ihs Elementary School?
Mcdowell Ihs Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mcdowell Ihs Elementary School offer ?
Mcdowell Ihs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9-10
What school district is Mcdowell Ihs Elementary School part of?
Mcdowell Ihs Elementary School is part of Millcreek Township School District.

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