Serving 104 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mountaintop Area Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Mountaintop Area El Sch serves an attendance zone that covers the entire school district in Snow Shoe, PA, encompassing approximately 341.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone takes about 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 10.2 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 18.3 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountaintop Area Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Mountaintop Area Elementary School's student population of 104 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
104 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Mountaintop Area Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountaintop Area Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#800 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
White
96%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2013–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.5%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountaintop Area Elementary School's ranking?
Mountaintop Area Elementary School is ranked #800 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Mountaintop Area Elementary School often compared to?
Mountaintop Area Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Howard Elementary School, Wingate Elementary School, Pleasant Gap Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Mountaintop Area Elementary School?
104 students attend Mountaintop Area Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Mountaintop Area Elementary School students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountaintop Area Elementary School?
Mountaintop Area Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mountaintop Area Elementary School offer ?
Mountaintop Area Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mountaintop Area Elementary School part of?
Mountaintop Area Elementary School is part of Bald Eagle Area School District.
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