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#128 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 5% in state

Baker EL Sch

Elementary School · Upper St. Clair Sd · Pittsburgh, PA

An Upper St. Clair Sd elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2300 Morton Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15241

  • Math 94% vs PA 47% (2024)
  • Reading 90% vs PA 54% (2024)
  • 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency93.9% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency90.1% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+42.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+34.3 pts
Overall Proficiency92% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)70% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+21.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile97th
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
District spending per student$21,411
Chronic Absenteeism8.1%

Students at Baker EL Sch score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency94%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
47%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency90%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
54%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 92% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2018
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2019
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2020*
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2021*
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2022
Math
85%
ELA
87%
2024
Math
94%
ELA
90%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 90% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

9.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Baker 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,730/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pittsburgh), 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

$144,583

Median home value

$390,200

Median rent

$1,713/mo

College educated

70.8%

Homeownership

83.3%

Poverty rate

2.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15241; 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; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Streams EL SchEnrollment path unverified9.1K–40.9 mi428Compare →
Westminster Child Development CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK1.7 mi10Compare →
St Louise De Marillac SchoolPrivate · tuition3.9privatePK–81.8 mi507Compare →
Southwood SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3private4–121.9 mi36Compare →

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.

Upper St. Clair Sd

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#4 of 6
District spending per student
$21,411NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Baker EL Sch is listed in Upper St. Clair SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Baker EL Sch

Baker EL Sch is a public elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA, part of Upper St. Clair Sd, serving approximately 458 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #128 of 2,846 schools in PA.

State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Baker EL Sch

What grades does Baker EL Sch serve?

Baker EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Baker EL Sch?

Baker EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 458 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Baker EL Sch is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Baker EL Sch rank in PA?

Baker EL Sch ranks #128 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Baker EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Baker EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Baker EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Baker EL Sch has 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Baker EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Baker EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

9.4% of students at Baker 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 – 4th
Enrollment
458
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Allegheny County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.1%
Area population (ZIP 15241)
21,941
Area average commute
27.8 min
Area median age
44.2
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 15241; 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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