The top reported proficiency rate is 91% in Science. The lowest is 78% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Mccormick El Sch
McCormick Elementary is a small public school serving kindergarten through fourth grade in Moon Township, a prosperous suburb northwest of Pittsburgh shaped by the presence of Pittsburgh International Airport and major corporate employers. The school enrolls a small student population, about three quarters of whom are white, with an Asian student presence and a free-or-reduced-price lunch rate in the low double digits. The school sits on Beaver Grade Road in a mixed-use corridor anchored by commercial and office development.
Academic performance at McCormick is strong across the subjects tested. In mathematics, students showed proficiency at a high rate; in English language arts, the proficiency rate was solid and above the midpoint of performance seen in Allegheny County districts. Science proficiency, measured in the prior school year, was high. Across tested grades and subjects, McCormick's overall proficiency index places the school in the top quartile among elementary schools in the county. Reading the data with the caveat that state testing applies only to grades three and four at this school, the school demonstrates consistent academic strength.
The student body is small enough that individual classroom composition matters. Enrollment across the five grades is evenly distributed, with roughly even numbers in most grades. The school does not have state reporting on special education identification or English learner populations, so parents seeking specific information about those supports should ask the school directly.
Moon Township housing values are moderate relative to the region and the state, sitting below the Pennsylvania benchmark. The township has experienced modest appreciation in recent years, and the rental market shows steady pricing with availability typical for a suburban area. The broader economic picture includes stable employment, though parents moving to the area should be aware that the Moon Area School District has approved a property tax increase for 2026-27 driven by falling assessed values and rising costs in special education, salaries, healthcare, and utilities. This is a structural pattern the district expects to continue, so property tax should factor into a family's long-term calculus.
At the district level, a significant secondary-campus construction project is underway that will affect high school athletics and facilities during 2026-27 and beyond; families with older children in the district should account for temporary facility constraints and additional athletic rental costs. The elementary schools themselves are not directly affected by this work.
McCormick fits families seeking a small, academically solid elementary school in a highway-accessible suburban setting with mixed-use surroundings rather than a traditional main street. The township is auto-oriented, with daily errands centered around shopping centers and office parks rather than walking neighborhoods. For families prioritizing strong early-grade academics in a modest-sized school, the proficiency profile is clear and favorable.
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