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Wasson Avenue Elementary School vs. Moshannon Valley Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Wasson Avenue Elementary School
300 Wasson Ave
Du Bois, PA 15801
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Moshannon Valley Elementary School
5026 Green Acre Rd
Houtzdale, PA 16651
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
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Overview
Serving 410 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Wasson Avenue 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 65-69% (which is higher than 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 393 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Moshannon Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than 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 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-4
K-6
Total Students
410 students
393 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wasson Avenue Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Moshannon Valley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wasson Avenue Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Moshannon Valley Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wasson Avenue Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Moshannon Valley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wasson Avenue Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dubois Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Moshannon Valley Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Moshannon Valley School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#591 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
#1804 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wasson Avenue 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 Moshannon Valley Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in PA)
34%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wasson Avenue Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dubois Area 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 Moshannon Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Moshannon Valley School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
50%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wasson Avenue Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dubois Area 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 Moshannon Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Moshannon Valley School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wasson Avenue Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dubois Area 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 Moshannon Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Moshannon Valley 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 Wasson Avenue Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Moshannon Valley Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
77
47
Grade 1 Students
87
57
Grade 2 Students
95
56
Grade 3 Students
72
53
Grade 4 Students
79
57
Grade 5 Students
-
57
Grade 6 Students
-
66

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wasson Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dubois Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Moshannon Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Moshannon Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wasson Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dubois Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Moshannon Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Moshannon Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wasson Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dubois Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Moshannon Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Moshannon Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
93%
95%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wasson Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dubois Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Moshannon Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Moshannon Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wasson Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dubois Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Moshannon Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Moshannon Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.13
0.10
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wasson Avenue Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dubois Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Moshannon Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Moshannon Valley School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wasson Avenue Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dubois Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Moshannon Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Moshannon Valley School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
(18-19 School Year Data)
2%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wasson Avenue Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dubois Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2018-19 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Moshannon Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Moshannon Valley 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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