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#417 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 15% in state

Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch

Elementary School · Franklin Regional Sd · Murrysville, PA

A Franklin Regional Sd elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4125 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA 15668

  • Math 72% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 78% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.98 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency71.5% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency78% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+20 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+22.2 pts
Overall Proficiency75% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)65% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+9.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.5:1
District spending per student$17,169
Chronic Absenteeism3.9%

Students at Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency72%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency78%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 75% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
81%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
59%
ELA
76%
2015
Math
68%
ELA
79%
2016
Math
64%
ELA
79%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
79%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
61%
ELA
76%
2021*
Math
61%
ELA
76%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
80%
2024
Math
72%
ELA
78%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

22.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Franklin Regional Intermediate 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average261/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Murrysville), 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

$121,743

Median home value

$315,000

Median rent

$1,303/mo

College educated

54.3%

Homeownership

94%

Poverty rate

3.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15668; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
University Park EL SchEnrollment path unverified8.8PK–43.5 mi307Compare →
Kiski Area South Primary SchEnrollment path unverified6.9K–44.4 mi291Compare →
Level Green EL SchEnrollment path unverified7.9K–54.9 mi274Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Franklin Regional Sd

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$17,169NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch is listed in Franklin Regional SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch

Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch is a public elementary school in Murrysville, PA, part of Franklin Regional Sd, serving approximately 774 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #417 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch

What grades does Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch serve?

Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch?

Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch has an enrollment of approximately 774 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch rank in PA?

Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch ranks #417 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch a charter school?

No, Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch a Title I school?

No, Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch?

22.2% of students at Franklin Regional Intermediate 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
774
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Westmoreland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
3.9%
Area population (ZIP 15668)
14,477
Area average commute
29.8 min
Area median age
50.8
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 15668; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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