Excellent
#149 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 5% in state
Foster EL Sch
Elementary School · Mt Lebanon Sd · Pittsburgh, PA
A Mt Lebanon Sd elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
700 Vermont Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15234
- Math 82% proficient (2022)
- Reading 88% proficient (2022)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Foster EL Sch score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 85% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 91% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Foster 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$75,766
Median home value
$199,700
Median rent
$1,004/mo
College educated
38.9%
Homeownership
72.4%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15234; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Ave SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 323 | Compare → |
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| Markham EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 311 | Compare → |
| Howe EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 375 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Mt Lebanon Sd
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #3 of 10
- District spending per student
- $18,075NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Foster EL Sch is listed in Mt Lebanon SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Foster EL Sch
Foster EL Sch is a public elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA, part of Mt Lebanon Sd, serving approximately 295 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #149 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Foster EL Sch
What grades does Foster EL Sch serve?
Foster EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Foster EL Sch?
Foster EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 295 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foster EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Foster EL Sch is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Foster EL Sch rank in PA?
Foster EL Sch ranks #149 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Foster EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Foster EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Foster EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Foster EL Sch has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Foster EL Sch a charter school?
No, Foster EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Foster EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Foster EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Foster EL Sch?
12.5% of students at Foster 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 295
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.1%
- Phone
- (412) 344-2162
- Area population (ZIP 15234)
- 14,330
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 15234; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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