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#2775 of 2,846 schools in PA

Aliquippa EL Sch

Elementary School · Aliquippa Sd · Aliquippa, PA

An Aliquippa Sd elementary school where students score 63 points below what's typical for similar communities.

800 Twenty-First Street, Aliquippa, PA 15001

  • Math 5% vs PA 44% (2024)
  • Reading 17% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.1Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics1.6Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency4.9% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency16.5% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-46.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-39.3 pts
Overall Proficiency11% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)74% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-63.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile2th
Resources & Environment6.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.8:1
District spending per student$20,577
Chronic Absenteeism37.7%

Students at Aliquippa EL Sch score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 74%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency5%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
44%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency17%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 49 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 11% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
69%
ELA
50%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
50%
2012
Math
56%
ELA
40%
2013
Math
49%
ELA
39%
2014
Math
16%
ELA
33%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
29%
2020*
Math
2%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
2%
ELA
15%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
16%
2024
Math
5%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

0.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Aliquippa EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Pittsburgh map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 73Very Walkable
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$71,301

Median home value

$178,300

Median rent

$1,014/mo

College educated

30.2%

Homeownership

76.7%

Poverty rate

9.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Margaret Ross EL SchEnrollment path unverified7.7K–41.5 mi207Compare →
The Hope Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–81.7 mi4Compare →
Our Lady of Fatima SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–82.0 mi118Compare →
Hopewell EL SchEnrollment path unverified6.6K–42.2 mi325Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Aliquippa Sd

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$20,577NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Aliquippa EL Sch is listed in Aliquippa SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Aliquippa EL Sch

Aliquippa EL Sch is a public elementary school in Aliquippa, PA, part of Aliquippa Sd, serving approximately 462 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,775 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Aliquippa EL Sch

What grades does Aliquippa EL Sch serve?

Aliquippa EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Aliquippa EL Sch?

Aliquippa EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 462 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Aliquippa EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Aliquippa EL Sch is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Aliquippa EL Sch rank in PA?

Aliquippa EL Sch ranks #2,775 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Aliquippa EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Aliquippa EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 Aliquippa EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Aliquippa EL Sch has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Aliquippa EL Sch a charter school?

No, Aliquippa EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Aliquippa EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Aliquippa EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aliquippa EL Sch?

0.6% of students at Aliquippa EL Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
462
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Beaver County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.7%
Area population (ZIP 15001)
32,013
Area average commute
25.6 min
Area median age
46.6
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 15001; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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