Mt Lebanon Sd School District
School District · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
8.6
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,075
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Avg Rating
8.6
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,075
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Evaluating Mt Lebanon Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Mt Lebanon Sd as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Washington EL Sch
Pittsburgh · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Markham EL Sch
Pittsburgh · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Foster EL Sch
Pittsburgh · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#12 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.4
above Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,075
$65 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
5,492 students
Much larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Mt Lebanon Sd ranks #12 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Mt Lebanon Sd's schools with real test data average 8.6/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Washington EL Sch (9.2/10), Markham EL Sch (9.0/10), and Foster EL Sch (8.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.2/10 despite 23% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Mt Lebanon Sd schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +2.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Mt Lebanon Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Mt Lebanon Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington EL Sch | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Markham EL Sch | 9.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Foster EL Sch | 8.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Mt Lebanon Shs | 8.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Hoover EL Sch | 8.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Mellon MS | 8.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Jefferson MS | 8.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Jefferson EL Sch | 8.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Howe EL Sch | 8.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Lincoln EL Sch | 8.0 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Mt Lebanon Sd
Mt Lebanon Sd is a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 5,492 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1. The district invests $18,075 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.6/10, Mt Lebanon Sd is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Washington EL Sch, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Mt Lebanon Sd students show an average math proficiency of 81.6% and ELA proficiency of 89.7%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Mt Lebanon Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Mt Lebanon Sd with test data.
Schools in Mt Lebanon Sd
10 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Pittsburgh
- Total Enrollment
- 5,492
- Teachers (FTE)
- 397
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mt Lebanon Sd?
Mt Lebanon Sd has 10 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Mt Lebanon Sd?
The average composite rating for Mt Lebanon Sd is 8.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Mt Lebanon Sd?
Mt Lebanon Sd spends $18,075 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mt Lebanon Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Mt Lebanon Sd is 13.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Mt Lebanon Sd?
Washington EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Mt Lebanon Sd with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Mt Lebanon Sd?
Across schools in Mt Lebanon Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 81.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 89.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Mt Lebanon Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Mt Lebanon Sd has an average school rating of 8.6/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Pennsylvania by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 81.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 89.7%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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