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Mcdonald Elementary School vs. Maureen M Welch Elementary School

Should you attend Mcdonald Elementary School or Maureen M Welch Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Mcdonald Elementary School
666 Reeves Ln
Warminster, PA 18974
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Maureen M Welch Elementary School
750 New Road
Southampton, PA 18966
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
n/a

Maureen M Welch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 808 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mcdonald Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower 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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 533 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Maureen M Welch Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (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 14% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-6
Total Students
808 students
533 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mcdonald Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Maureen M Welch Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mcdonald Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Maureen M Welch Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mcdonald Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Maureen M Welch Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mcdonald Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Centennial School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Maureen M Welch Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Council Rock School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1811 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#744 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mcdonald Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Maureen M Welch Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40%
(Top 50% in PA)
69%
(Top 10% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mcdonald Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Centennial School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maureen M Welch Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Council Rock School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
43%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
57%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mcdonald Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Centennial School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maureen M Welch Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Council Rock School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 10% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mcdonald Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Centennial School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maureen M Welch Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Council Rock School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mcdonald Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Maureen M Welch Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
133
44
Grade 1 Students
144
67
Grade 2 Students
135
93
Grade 3 Students
126
67
Grade 4 Students
150
81
Grade 5 Students
120
93
Grade 6 Students
-
88

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mcdonald Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Centennial School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Maureen M Welch Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Council Rock School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
21%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mcdonald Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Centennial School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Maureen M Welch Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Council Rock School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mcdonald Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Centennial School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Maureen M Welch Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Council Rock School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% White
62%
86%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mcdonald Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Centennial School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Maureen M Welch Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Council Rock School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mcdonald Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Centennial School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Maureen M Welch Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Council Rock School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.57
0.26
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mcdonald Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Centennial School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Maureen M Welch Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Council Rock School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mcdonald Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Centennial School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Maureen M Welch Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Council Rock School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mcdonald Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Centennial School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Maureen M Welch Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Council Rock School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
 
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