Serving 207 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Margaret Ross Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 70-74% (which is higher 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 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 207 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Margaret Ross Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
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Margaret Ross Elementary School's student population of 207 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
207 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Purpose, Passion, Pride
Margaret Ross Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Margaret Ross Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#393 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
5%
14%
White
85%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Margaret Ross Elementary School's ranking?
Margaret Ross Elementary School is ranked #393 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Margaret Ross Elementary School often compared to?
Margaret Ross Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hopewell Elementary School, Independence Elementary 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 38% PA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Margaret Ross Elementary School?
207 students attend Margaret Ross Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Margaret Ross Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Margaret Ross Elementary School?
Margaret Ross Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Margaret Ross Elementary School offer ?
Margaret Ross Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Margaret Ross Elementary School part of?
Margaret Ross Elementary School is part of Hopewell Area School District.
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