McDowell HS, PA
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 9–Grade 12Pre-Kindergarten Offered
3580 West 38th St, Erie, PA 16506
(814) 835-5403
How McDowell HS Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score87
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at McDowell HS
2,121Students
100%Low-Income Students
141Teachers
15 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 51% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 1% | 28% | 17% |
| Grade 9 | 25% | 18% | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 28% | 19% | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 22% | 19% | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 25% | 19% | 19% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 3% | 13% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 87% | 72% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4% | 8% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | <1% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Other | 3% | 4% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at McDowell HS
78%Math Proficiency
80%Reading Proficiency
79%Average Proficiency
99%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 84% | 58% | 50% |
| Male | 74% | 53% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School | 79% | 64% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 60% | 39% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 80% | 62% | 54% |
| Other | 50% | 49% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low-Income | 67% | 45% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 40% | 28% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at McDowell HS
92%Overall Rate
87%Low-Income
-Limited English
72%With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 65% | 69% |
| Black | 50% | 68% | 69% |
| Caucasian | 93% | 87% | 79% |
| Other | 50% | 55% | 60% |
Location Map
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