Excellent
#140 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 4% in state
Pugliese Elementary West
Elementary School · Steubenville City · Steubenville, OH
A Steubenville City elementary school where students score 48 points above what's typical for similar communities.
435 John Scott Hwy Connector, Steubenville, OH 43952
- Math 95% proficient (2022)
- Reading 96% proficient (2022)
- 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pugliese Elementary West score 96% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 6 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 96% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 95% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Pugliese Elementary West sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,999/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Steubenville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,591
Median home value
$122,000
Median rent
$751/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
57.5%
Poverty rate
24.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43952; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop John King Mussio ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 279 | Compare → |
| Jefferson County Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 208 | Compare → |
| Mckinley Stem AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–4 | 2.2 mi | 176 | Compare → |
| East Garfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–4 | 2.8 mi | 353 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Steubenville City
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $11,493NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 35.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pugliese Elementary West is listed in Steubenville City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pugliese Elementary West
Pugliese Elementary West is a public elementary school in Steubenville, OH, part of Steubenville City, serving approximately 473 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #140 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pugliese Elementary West
What grades does Pugliese Elementary West serve?
Pugliese Elementary West serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Pugliese Elementary West?
Pugliese Elementary West has an enrollment of approximately 473 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pugliese Elementary West?
The student-teacher ratio at Pugliese Elementary West is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pugliese Elementary West rank in OH?
Pugliese Elementary West ranks #140 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Pugliese Elementary West's MySchoolScout rating?
Pugliese Elementary West has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Pugliese Elementary West?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pugliese Elementary West has 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pugliese Elementary West a charter school?
No, Pugliese Elementary West is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pugliese Elementary West a Title I school?
No, Pugliese Elementary West is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 473
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.5%
- Phone
- (740) 264-1590
- Area population (ZIP 43952)
- 17,775
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 43952; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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