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Mendon Elementary School

Yough SD · Westmoreland County · 164 Route 31, Ruffsdale, PA 15679.0

(724)872-6484

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8/10
#421
Rank 421 out of 1,545
Top 27%
English Language Arts6/10 · #625 · 60th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #386 · 75th percentile
Science9/10 · #174 · 88th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Mendon Elementary stands out in rural Westmoreland County with particularly strong science scores that put it well ahead of most Pennsylvania schools — a nice perk for families raising curious, hands-on learners. Ruffsdale is a quiet, small-town community in the Youghiogheny River valley, the kind of place where kids grow up with room to roam and neighbors still know each other by name. Families looking for solid academics without the bustle of suburban sprawl, and who value a tight-knit school community, tend to find this area a genuinely appealing place to put down roots.

Student Demographics

100 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
96 (96%)
Multiple Races
3 (3%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged48 (48%)
Students with Disabilities24 (24%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

234
Enrollment
16.9
Teachers (FTE)
13.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #1537 · 3rd percentile

1 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania.