Serving 900 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 10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 900 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 10% (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 900 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
900 students
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
School Calendar
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 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2368 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
65%
16%
Black
1%
14%
White
31%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Hazleton Area School District
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 #2368 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?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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?
900 students attend Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms?
Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms has a student ration of 16:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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