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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CANON-MCMILLAN SD·NCES 420489007614

Muse El Sch

40 Muse School St, Muse, PA 15350 · (724) 745-9014 · Washington County
GRADES KG–04ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL759 STUDENTS
Enrollment
759
Elementary
DISTRICT 413 · STATE 443
Student : Teacher
15.8:1
48 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.0:1 · STATE 13.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
32%
240 students
DISTRICT 29% · STATE 75%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
135
Grade 1
143
Grade 2
158
Grade 3
167
Grade 4
156
Student demographics
White
62382%
DISTRICT 83% · STATE 60%
Hispanic
263%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 16%
Black
355%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 14%
Asian
203%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 5%
Two+
527%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 5%
Native American
30%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
36148%
Female
39852%

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Test scores

PSSA + Keystone 2024-25 . % Proficient or Advanced
English Language Arts
67.4%
PA avg 51.1% . -4.4pp since 2023
Math
66.5%
PA avg 43.0% . -2.4pp since 2023
Source: PSSA + Keystone. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
71.2%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
64.0%
based on PA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+7.1pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
759
+24 (+3%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
15.8:1
was 16.3:1
% White
82%
was 88%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
5%
was 4%
% Asian
3%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Muse El Sch

Located at 40 Muse School St, in Muse, Pennsylvania, Muse El Sch is an expansive elementary school that serves 759 students (grades K through 4), run under Canon-McMillan SD. Compared to the state average of about 443 students per school, that is 71% larger than typical.

Canon-McMillan SD comprises 9 schools with combined enrollment of 5,390 students; Muse El Sch is among them.

Looking at the student body, Muse El Sch reports that nearly all students (82%) are White. Beyond that, the school reports 7% multiracial, 5% Black, 3% Hispanic, 3% Asian. The wider county runs roughly 90% White, putting the school's mix visibly less White than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, Muse El Sch reports 48 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 15.8:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 13.1:1, putting Muse El Sch higher than the state norm the norm. An estimated 32% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Washington County (around 49%), the school's rate is noticeably below typical.

With demographic context factored in, Muse El Sch tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 64.0% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 71.2%.

Around the school, the surrounding county (Washington County) shows that median household earnings sit near $78,958, roughly 33% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 6%. Muse El Sch is one of 56 public schools in Washington County (combined enrollment of about 26,079 students).

Cecil Intrmd Sch is the nearest neighboring public school, about 2.3 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. On composite proficiency, Muse El Sch comes 3rd of 8 in the immediate cluster, higher than the nearby-schools average of 68.0%.

Muse El Sch operates from a countryside location.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count edged up 3%: 735 students in 2018 compared to 759 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 88% to 82% across the same window.

On the community side, recent activity here tends to focus on school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Washington County at a glance

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Population
210,042
Census ACS
Median income
$78,958
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
33%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
56
26,079 students

Quick facts

School name
Muse El Sch
District
Canon-McMillan SD
Address
40 Muse School St, Muse, PA 15350
Phone
(724) 745-9014
County
Washington County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–04
Total enrollment
759
Teachers (FTE)
48
Student–teacher ratio
15.8:1
Free/Reduced lunch
240 (32%)
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
420489007614
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Canon-McMillan SD
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Frequently asked questions

About Muse El Sch
What is the total enrollment at Muse El Sch?
Muse El Sch enrolls approximately 759 students in grades KG-04.
What grades does Muse El Sch serve?
Muse El Sch serves grades KG-04.
How many teachers does Muse El Sch have?
Muse El Sch employs 48 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.8:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Muse El Sch?
At Muse El Sch, the student body is approximately 82% White, 3% Hispanic, 5% Black, 3% Asian, 7% Two or more.
What district is Muse El Sch in?
Muse El Sch is part of Canon-McMillan SD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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