Serving 372 students in grades 3-6, W.a. Mccreery Elementary School ranks in the top 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 372 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: W.A. McCreery El Sch serves the northeast part of Marion Center, PA, covering an area of approximately 138.3 square miles. Families in this zone typically live 15-20 minutes away from the school, with an average distance of 8.3 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest edge being 11.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
W.a. Mccreery Elementary School's student population of 372 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
372 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
W.a. Mccreery Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W.a. Mccreery Elementary School is 0.06, 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
#1151 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
97%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-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 W.a. Mccreery Elementary School's ranking?
W.a. Mccreery Elementary School is ranked #1151 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are W.a. Mccreery Elementary School often compared to?
W.a. Mccreery Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rayne Elementary School, United Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend W.a. Mccreery Elementary School?
372 students attend W.a. Mccreery Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of W.a. Mccreery Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W.a. Mccreery Elementary School?
W.a. Mccreery Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does W.a. Mccreery Elementary School offer ?
W.a. Mccreery Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is W.a. Mccreery Elementary School part of?
W.a. Mccreery Elementary School is part of Marion Center Area School District.
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