Below Average
#2158 of 2,846 schools in PA
Edgewood EL Steam Academy
Elementary School · Woodland Hills Sd · Pittsburgh, PA
A Woodland Hills Sd elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
241 Maple Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15218
- Math 20% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Edgewood EL Steam Academy score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 24% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (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
80.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Edgewood EL Steam Academy 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 74Very Walkable
- Bike 62Bikeable
- 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
$67,723
Median home value
$203,200
Median rent
$1,114/mo
College educated
52.1%
Homeownership
55.7%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15218; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Pennsylvania School for the DeafPrivate · tuition | 9.1private | PK–12 | 0.1 mi | 196 | Compare → |
| Sister Thea Bowman Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 165 | Compare → |
| Universal Academy of PittsburghPrivate · tuition | 9.2private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| Kelly Primary SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–2 | 0.6 mi | 277 | 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.
Woodland Hills Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $23,824NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Edgewood EL Steam Academy is listed in Woodland Hills SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edgewood EL Steam Academy
Edgewood EL Steam Academy is a public elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA, part of Woodland Hills Sd, serving approximately 503 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,158 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edgewood EL Steam Academy
What grades does Edgewood EL Steam Academy serve?
Edgewood EL Steam Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Edgewood EL Steam Academy?
Edgewood EL Steam Academy has an enrollment of approximately 503 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgewood EL Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgewood EL Steam Academy is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edgewood EL Steam Academy rank in PA?
Edgewood EL Steam Academy ranks #2,158 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Edgewood EL Steam Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Edgewood EL Steam Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Edgewood EL Steam Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edgewood EL Steam Academy has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Edgewood EL Steam Academy a charter school?
No, Edgewood EL Steam Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edgewood EL Steam Academy a Title I school?
No, Edgewood EL Steam Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edgewood EL Steam Academy?
80.9% of students at Edgewood EL Steam Academy 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 503
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.6%
- Phone
- (412) 731-2238
- Area population (ZIP 15218)
- 13,443
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 15218; 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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