Serving 877 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms 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 6% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 877 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms's student population of 877 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
877 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms is 0.50, 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
#2414 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
63%
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
32%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms's ranking?
Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms is ranked #2414 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms?
877 students attend Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms?
Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms offer ?
Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms part of?
Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms is part of Hazleton Area School District.
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