Excellent
#11 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 1% in state
Burchfield Primary Sch
Elementary School · Shaler Area Sd · Allison Park, PA
A Shaler Area Sd elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1500 Burchfield Rd, Allison Park, PA 15101
- Math 91% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 90% vs PA 55% (2024)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Burchfield Primary Sch score 91% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 91% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 86% (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 32 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Burchfield Primary 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$110,496
Median home value
$315,500
Median rent
$1,211/mo
College educated
58.4%
Homeownership
77.2%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Winchester Thurston SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 634 | 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.
Shaler Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $21,017NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Burchfield Primary Sch is listed in Shaler Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Burchfield Primary Sch
Burchfield Primary Sch is a public elementary school in Allison Park, PA, part of Shaler Area Sd, serving approximately 336 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #11 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Burchfield Primary Sch
What grades does Burchfield Primary Sch serve?
Burchfield Primary Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Burchfield Primary Sch?
Burchfield Primary Sch has an enrollment of approximately 336 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burchfield Primary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Burchfield Primary Sch is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Burchfield Primary Sch rank in PA?
Burchfield Primary Sch ranks #11 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Burchfield Primary Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Burchfield Primary Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 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 Burchfield Primary Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Burchfield Primary Sch has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Burchfield Primary Sch a charter school?
No, Burchfield Primary Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Burchfield Primary Sch a Title I school?
No, Burchfield Primary Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burchfield Primary Sch?
26.8% of students at Burchfield Primary 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 336
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.8%
- Phone
- (412) 492-1200
- Area population (ZIP 15101)
- 25,841
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
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 · 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 15101; 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
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