Ray S. Musselman Learning Center serves 247 students in grades Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ray S. Musselman Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ray S. Musselman Learning Center's student population of 247 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
247 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ray S. Musselman Learning Center is 0.63, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
49%
14%
Black
35%
14%
White
7%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ray S. Musselman Learning Center?
247 students attend Ray S. Musselman Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Ray S. Musselman Learning Center students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ray S. Musselman Learning Center?
Ray S. Musselman Learning Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ray S. Musselman Learning Center offer ?
Ray S. Musselman Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten
What school district is Ray S. Musselman Learning Center part of?
Ray S. Musselman Learning Center is part of Norristown Area School District.
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