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#1268 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 45% in state
Deer Lakes MS
Middle School · Deer Lakes Sd · Cheswick, PA
A Deer Lakes Sd middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
17 East Union Road, Cheswick, PA 15024
- Math 45% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Deer Lakes MS score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 51% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (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
41.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Deer Lakes MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 8Somewhat 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
$85,625
Median home value
$217,000
Median rent
$1,078/mo
College educated
43.8%
Homeownership
81%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15024; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorseyville MSEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 6–8 | 3.6 mi | 960 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Deer Lakes Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $20,052NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Deer Lakes MS is listed in Deer Lakes SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Deer Lakes MS
Deer Lakes MS is a public middle school in Cheswick, PA, part of Deer Lakes Sd, serving approximately 417 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,268 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Deer Lakes MS
What grades does Deer Lakes MS serve?
Deer Lakes MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Deer Lakes MS?
Deer Lakes MS has an enrollment of approximately 417 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deer Lakes MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Deer Lakes MS is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Deer Lakes MS rank in PA?
Deer Lakes MS ranks #1,268 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Deer Lakes MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Deer Lakes MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Deer Lakes MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Deer Lakes MS has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Deer Lakes MS a charter school?
No, Deer Lakes MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Deer Lakes MS a Title I school?
No, Deer Lakes MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Deer Lakes MS?
41.7% of students at Deer Lakes MS 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 417
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.0%
- Phone
- (724) 265-5310
- Area population (ZIP 15024)
- 9,192
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 46.7
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 15024; 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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