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#1587 of 2,846 schools in PA

Barrett EL Sch

Elementary School · Steel Valley Sd · Homestead, PA

A Steel Valley Sd elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

221 E 12th Ave, Homestead, PA 15120

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 30% proficient (2022)
  • 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.2:1
District spending per student$24,638
Chronic Absenteeism51%

Students at Barrett EL Sch score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 17 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 27% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
32%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (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 PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Barrett 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 83Very Walkable
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High9,705/100K

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

$55,205

Median home value

$118,900

Median rent

$835/mo

College educated

27.5%

Homeownership

62%

Poverty rate

14.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15120; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Propel Cs-homesteadCharter · enrollment unverified3.8K–120.2 mi517Compare →
St Therese SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4privatePK–81.2 mi257Compare →
St Therese School-munhallPrivate · tuition5.6privatePK–81.2 mi257Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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.

Steel Valley Sd

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$24,638NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Barrett EL Sch

Barrett EL Sch is a public elementary school in Homestead, PA, part of Steel Valley Sd, serving approximately 206 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,587 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Barrett EL Sch

What grades does Barrett EL Sch serve?

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

How many students attend Barrett EL Sch?

Barrett EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 206 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Barrett EL Sch is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Barrett EL Sch rank in PA?

Barrett EL Sch ranks #1,587 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Barrett EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Barrett EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Barrett EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Barrett EL Sch has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Barrett EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Barrett EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at Barrett 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
206
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Allegheny County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
51.0%
Area population (ZIP 15120)
17,999
Area average commute
25.3 min
Area median age
42.8
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 15120; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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