Mcquistion Elementary School

210 Mechling Drive
Butler, PA 16001
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 534 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mcquistion Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 36%). 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 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 534 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 30% in PA
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Mcquistion Elementary School's student population of 534 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
534 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Mcquistion 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 Mcquistion Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#580 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mcquistion Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mcquistion Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mcquistion Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mcquistion Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Mcquistion Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
5%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mcquistion Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mcquistion Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
90%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mcquistion Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Mcquistion Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mcquistion Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Mcquistion Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mcquistion Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mcquistion Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mcquistion Elementary School's ranking?
Mcquistion Elementary School is ranked #580 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Mcquistion Elementary School often compared to?
Mcquistion Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Knoch Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Mcquistion Elementary School?
534 students attend Mcquistion Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Mcquistion Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcquistion Elementary School?
Mcquistion Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mcquistion Elementary School offer ?
Mcquistion Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcquistion Elementary School part of?
Mcquistion Elementary School is part of Butler Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 534 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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