C
Below Average
54/100

Mowrie A Ebner El Sch

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 308 Hillside Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601
Overall
C
54/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 32nd percentile in Pennsylvania
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.90 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 47th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Pennsylvania schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

54
Repit Score
out of 100
386
Students
enrolled
12.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%32/1001.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%47/100Students gain 0.90 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.10 in 2009–19; 39th percentile in Pennsylvania (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 99% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Pennsylvania schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +4 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Pennsylvania. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency50% (−12 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency33% (−14 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Pennsylvania state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White50%32%reading -23 pts, math -29 pts7th percentile (list)
Black35%25%reading -1 pts, math +5 pts42nd percentile (list)
Low-income42%27%reading -6 pts, math -7 pts18th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 308 Hillside Avenue
City Altoona
ZIP Code 16601
District 4202340
NCES School ID 420234007254
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 16601

Understanding the community around Mowrie A Ebner El Sch helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $54,831
Per Capita Income $31,164
Poverty Rate 11.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.2%
High School or Higher 92.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $134,700
Median Rent $797
Owner-Occupied 70.1%
Renter-Occupied 29.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Mowrie A Ebner El Sch.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 78.0%
Black 9.3%
Two or More Races 6.7%
Hispanic/Latino 4.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 386
Teachers (FTE) 31.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Mowrie A Ebner El Sch?
Mowrie A Ebner El Sch has a Repit School Score of 54 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Mowrie A Ebner El Sch?
Mowrie A Ebner El Sch has 386 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1.
What grades does Mowrie A Ebner El Sch serve?
Mowrie A Ebner El Sch serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Mowrie A Ebner El Sch receive per student?
Mowrie A Ebner El Sch receives $17,018 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Mowrie A Ebner El Sch in 16601 ▼
Avg Home Value
$148,387
Avg Monthly Rent
$965
1-Year Change
+8.6%
% Renters
29.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026