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Macungie Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 476 students

 

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Posted September 29, 2010

We came to this school in the middle of a school year. I now have two children attending, and it has been a wonderful experience. This school feels like home for us. The staff is amazing and will bend over backwards to help your children succeed. My oldest son struggles with inattentiveness and yet consistently performs at the top of his class with the attention and coping mechanisms he has been given. We are very fortunate to be at Macungie.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 25, 2010

My daughter has a learning disability and her fifth grade teacher taught her how to not only cope with it but how to succeed. She has since gone on to middle and high school and using the strategies she was taught she makes honor roll every marking period...this from a child who couldn't stay focused.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 27, 2010

Macungie is an awful school. I say this from personal experience. The teachers my child had were very cold and uncaring and the principal wasn't any better.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 3, 2009

I could not agree more. This is an awful school for any child that is not 'perfect'. They are VERY harsh and VERY unforgiving towards any child that is different.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 2, 2009

I was not prepared for the segragation that my son receieved at Macungie he has special needs and when I spoke with teachers and the Principals about my concerns they were never addressed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 7, 2008

We love this school! I wish this school/school district would offer a foreign language. At young ages it's much easier for children to learn other languages. I also think Macungie Elementary needs a theater so they can give better performances and people can see what they are performing. Other than that - it's a great school with great teachers!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 10, 2006

We have been very impressed with Macungie School. The professionalism of the principal and teachers creates a wonderful atmosphere of community and belonging. These kids love their school! We wish the curriculum was more advanced but as this is a public school, the teachers have to teach children from all kinds of backgrounds. With that in mind we think the teachers do an outstanding job. The PTC is very active and provides parents with many opportunities to help the schhol, the teachers, and the children. We are slightly apprehensive about the upcoming retirement of our principal as he was a tremendous positive influence in shaping the character of the school. The unchecked development of our area is also a concern. The schools are becoming overcrowded and new schools must be built. Overall this is a great publc school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 15, 2005

This school is excellent. I have nothing negative to say. It was the best! My 6 yr old daughter learned a TON in one year. The staff members are exceptional. They are well prepared, well organized. There are lots of extracurricular activities offered, and it's located in a safe and beautiful community.
—Submitted by Susan (Arndt) Becker, a parent


Posted August 22, 2003

My son has a hard time with his reading. Macungie Elem. has been a miracle for him. The support and caring that he has received from the entire staff has been amazing. I refuse to move out of the area because my son loves his school so much. I could not begin to thank them for all they have done for him.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
93%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
83%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 64% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
81%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

All Students86%
Female89%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities (IEP)50%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students77%
Female80%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities (IEP)44%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

All Students85%
Female84%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities (IEP)25%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students89%
Female89%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students87%
Female82%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities (IEP)36%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

All Students91%
Female93%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White93%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)92%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students83%
Female82%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White84%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)91%
English language learnersn/a

Writing

All Students75%
Female76%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities (IEP)43%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 88% 71%
Hispanic 7% 8%
Asian 3% 3%
Black 1% 15%
Two or more races 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 96%N/A95%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2004-2005

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mr James Best

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Targeted Assistance program (TAS)
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4062 Brookside Rd
Macungie, PA 18062
Phone: (610) 965-1617

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