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Metzgar Elementary School vs. Mendon Elementary School

Should you attend Metzgar Elementary School or Mendon Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Metzgar Elementary School
140 Cc Hall Drive
New Alexandria, PA 15670
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Mendon Elementary School
164 Route 31
Ruffs Dale, PA 15679
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Metzgar Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Mendon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 275 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Metzgar Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (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 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 242 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Mendon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 40-44% (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 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-4
Total Students
275 students
242 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Metzgar Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mendon Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
43% | 57%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Metzgar Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mendon Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
17 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Metzgar Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mendon Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Metzgar Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Greensburg Salem School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mendon Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Yough School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#829 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
#1385 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Metzgar Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mendon Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 20% in PA)
55-59%
(Top 30% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Metzgar Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Greensburg Salem School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mendon Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Yough School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Metzgar Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Greensburg Salem School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mendon Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Yough School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-89%
(Top 20% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Metzgar Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Greensburg Salem School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mendon Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Yough School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Metzgar Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mendon Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
49
60
Grade 1 Students
43
34
Grade 2 Students
53
54
Grade 3 Students
42
44
Grade 4 Students
46
50
Grade 5 Students
42
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Metzgar Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Greensburg Salem School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mendon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Yough School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Metzgar Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Greensburg Salem School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mendon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Yough School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Metzgar Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Greensburg Salem School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mendon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Yough School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% White
91%
97%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Metzgar Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Greensburg Salem School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mendon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Yough School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Metzgar Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Greensburg Salem School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mendon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Yough School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.17
0.06
This chart showcases the diversity score of Metzgar Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Greensburg Salem School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mendon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Yough School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
55%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Metzgar Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Greensburg Salem School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mendon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Yough School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
(21-22 School Year Data)
2%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Metzgar Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Greensburg Salem School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mendon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Yough School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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