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#589 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 21% in state

Fred L Aiken EL Sch

Elementary School · Keystone Oaks Sd · Pittsburgh, PA

A Keystone Oaks Sd elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

881 Greentree Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15220

  • Math 72% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 82% proficient (2022)
  • 12:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.14 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency82.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency77% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+15.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
District spending per student$19,727
Chronic Absenteeism13.8%

Students at Fred L Aiken EL Sch score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency72%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency82%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 77% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
72%
ELA
82%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 80% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

31.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Fred L Aiken 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat 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

$78,740

Median home value

$216,400

Median rent

$1,190/mo

College educated

48.7%

Homeownership

54.1%

Poverty rate

7.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15220; 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Guardian Angel AcademyPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–80.2 mi245Compare →
Pittsburgh Westwood K-5Enrollment path unverified7.5K–50.7 mi259Compare →
Pittsburgh Banksville K-5Enrollment path unverified4.7K–51.2 mi288Compare →
Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5Enrollment path unverified6.5PK–51.3 mi349Compare →

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.

Keystone Oaks Sd

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$19,727NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fred L Aiken EL Sch is listed in Keystone Oaks SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fred L Aiken EL Sch

Fred L Aiken EL Sch is a public elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA, part of Keystone Oaks Sd, serving approximately 253 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #589 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fred L Aiken EL Sch

What grades does Fred L Aiken EL Sch serve?

Fred L Aiken EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Fred L Aiken EL Sch?

Fred L Aiken EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 253 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fred L Aiken EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Fred L Aiken EL Sch is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fred L Aiken EL Sch rank in PA?

Fred L Aiken EL Sch ranks #589 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Fred L Aiken EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Fred L Aiken EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Fred L Aiken EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fred L Aiken EL Sch has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Fred L Aiken EL Sch a charter school?

No, Fred L Aiken EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fred L Aiken EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Fred L Aiken EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fred L Aiken EL Sch?

31.2% of students at Fred L Aiken 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
253
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Allegheny County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.8%
Area population (ZIP 15220)
18,519
Area average commute
23 min
Area median age
38.1
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 15220; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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