Serving 313 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Meyersdale Area Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than 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 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meyersdale Area Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Meyersdale Area Elementary School's student population of 313 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Meyersdale 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 Meyersdale Area Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#757 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
96%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meyersdale Area Elementary School's ranking?
Meyersdale Area Elementary School is ranked #757 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Meyersdale Area Elementary School often compared to?
Meyersdale Area Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Salisbury-elk Lick Elementary School, Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Meyersdale Area Elementary School?
313 students attend Meyersdale Area Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Meyersdale Area Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meyersdale Area Elementary School?
Meyersdale Area Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Meyersdale Area Elementary School offer ?
Meyersdale Area Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Meyersdale Area Elementary School part of?
Meyersdale Area Elementary School is part of Meyersdale Area School District.
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