Very Good
#1042 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 37% in state
Burgettstown EL Ctr
Elementary School · Burgettstown Area Sd · Burgettstown, PA
A Burgettstown Area Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
100 Bavington Rd, Burgettstown, PA 15021
- Math 50% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 58% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Burgettstown EL Ctr score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (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 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Burgettstown EL Ctr 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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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
$72,849
Median home value
$179,800
Median rent
$796/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
80.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15021; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-state Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.1 | PK–12 | 4.2 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | 1–11 | 4.9 mi | 34 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Burgettstown Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $20,037NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Burgettstown EL Ctr is listed in Burgettstown Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Burgettstown EL Ctr
Burgettstown EL Ctr is a public elementary school in Burgettstown, PA, part of Burgettstown Area Sd, serving approximately 445 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,042 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Burgettstown EL Ctr
What grades does Burgettstown EL Ctr serve?
Burgettstown EL Ctr serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Burgettstown EL Ctr?
Burgettstown EL Ctr has an enrollment of approximately 445 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burgettstown EL Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Burgettstown EL Ctr is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Burgettstown EL Ctr rank in PA?
Burgettstown EL Ctr ranks #1,042 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Burgettstown EL Ctr's MySchoolScout rating?
Burgettstown EL Ctr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Burgettstown EL Ctr?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Burgettstown EL Ctr has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Burgettstown EL Ctr a charter school?
No, Burgettstown EL Ctr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Burgettstown EL Ctr a Title I school?
No, Burgettstown EL Ctr is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burgettstown EL Ctr?
50.8% of students at Burgettstown EL Ctr 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 445
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.9%
- Phone
- (724) 947-8150
- Area population (ZIP 15021)
- 6,775
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 50.3
Official sources & links
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 15021; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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