The top reported proficiency rate is 96% in Science. The lowest is 83% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Mcmurray El Sch
McMurray Elementary School serves grades four and five in Peters Township School District, a stable, affluent suburban district south of Pittsburgh. The school enrolls a student body that is predominantly white, with a small share of Asian students and limited diversity overall. About one in eight students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, well below state and county averages, reflecting the economic profile of the community.
The school's academic performance is notably strong across tested subjects. In mathematics, proficiency runs high, placing the school in the top quartile among Washington County districts. English language arts proficiency is solid as well. Science proficiency, most recently measured in the 2022-23 school year, was exceptionally high. Overall, the school's proficiency index across all tested subjects positions it in the top quartile when compared to other districts in the county.
McMurray Elementary sits in a car-dependent suburban setting along East McMurray Road, the civic spine of Peters Township. The Peters Township municipal building, public library, and district administrative offices are co-located nearby, making the school a practical hub for family life in the township. The Montour Trail and Arrowhead Trail offer recreational walking and biking options. The housing market in the area is appreciating modestly, with home values and rental rates both reflecting the affluent suburban character. Homebuyers should be aware that the district has raised property taxes in consecutive recent budget cycles, including increases approved in 2023-24 and in the preliminary 2026-27 budget, to cover debt service from the new high school that opened in January 2021 and ongoing building maintenance.
Peters Township itself is in an active growth phase, with multiple residential developments approved or under review as of early 2025, ranging from townhouses to single-family homes priced well above regional medians. This growth trajectory means school enrollment pressures may develop over the coming years. The district approved a new Comprehensive Plan in March 2024 covering 2024-27, setting the academic and operational direction families will experience through the end of the decade.
As a fourth- and fifth-grade building, McMurray Elementary feeds into Peters Township Middle School and then Peters Township High School. Parents considering the district should understand both the academic strengths evident in state testing results and the property tax commitments already built into the district's long-term budget picture. Data on special education identification rates and English learner enrollment were not available.
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