Serving 368 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mooreland Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mooreland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Mooreland Elementary School's student population of 368 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
368 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mooreland 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 Mooreland Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#633 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
19%
14%
Black
10%
14%
White
58%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mooreland Elementary School's ranking?
Mooreland Elementary School is ranked #633 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Mooreland Elementary School often compared to?
Mooreland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like W.g. Rice Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Mooreland Elementary School?
368 students attend Mooreland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Mooreland Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mooreland Elementary School?
Mooreland Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mooreland Elementary School offer ?
Mooreland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mooreland Elementary School part of?
Mooreland Elementary School is part of Carlisle Area School District.
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