Very Good
#794 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 28% in state
Gill Hall EL Sch
Elementary School · West Jefferson Hills Sd · Jefferson Hills, PA
A West Jefferson Hills Sd elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
829 Gill Hall Rd, Jefferson Hills, PA 15025
- Math 67% proficient (2017)
- Reading 87% proficient (2017)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gill Hall EL Sch score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 9-year record (2009–2017) and has held near 77% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2017) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2017)
Based on 18 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Gill Hall EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 4Somewhat 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
$82,917
Median home value
$234,600
Median rent
$1,097/mo
College educated
39.1%
Homeownership
75.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15025; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Park Elem CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–4 | 1.4 mi | 711 | Compare → |
| Mcclellan EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–2 | 2.1 mi | 388 | Compare → |
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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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
West Jefferson Hills Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,264NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gill Hall EL Sch is listed in West Jefferson Hills SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gill Hall EL Sch
Gill Hall EL Sch is a public elementary school in Jefferson Hills, PA, part of West Jefferson Hills Sd, serving approximately 391 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #794 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gill Hall EL Sch
What grades does Gill Hall EL Sch serve?
Gill Hall EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Gill Hall EL Sch?
Gill Hall EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 391 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gill Hall EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Gill Hall EL Sch is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gill Hall EL Sch rank in PA?
Gill Hall EL Sch ranks #794 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Gill Hall EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Gill Hall EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Gill Hall EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gill Hall EL Sch has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Is Gill Hall EL Sch a charter school?
No, Gill Hall EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gill Hall EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Gill Hall EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gill Hall EL Sch?
30.7% of students at Gill Hall 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 391
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.2%
- Phone
- (412) 655-4732
- Area population (ZIP 15025)
- 16,659
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 15025; 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, 2009-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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