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#195 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 7% in state

Homeville EL Sch

Elementary School · West Mifflin Area Sd · West Mifflin, PA

A West Mifflin Area Sd elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4315 Eliza St, West Mifflin, PA 15122

  • Math 50% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 52% vs PA 55% (2024)
  • 12:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress10.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data4
Annual Change+7.02 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2024
TrendImproving
Academics7.8Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.8% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-1.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+17.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
Resources & Environment6.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
District spending per student$19,806
Chronic Absenteeism33.6%

Students at Homeville EL Sch score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency50%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency52%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
55%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 26 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).

Show all 4 years by subject
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
50%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 10 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Homeville 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,037/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Mifflin), 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

$68,984

Median home value

$131,400

Median rent

$795/mo

College educated

23.4%

Homeownership

76.6%

Poverty rate

12.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15122; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Therese SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4privatePK–81.4 mi257Compare →
St Therese School-munhallPrivate · tuition5.6privatePK–81.4 mi257Compare →
Park EL SchEnrollment path unverified7.7K–41.7 mi358Compare →
Duquesne EL SchEnrollment path unverified6.0PK–81.8 mi446Compare →

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.

West Mifflin Area Sd

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$19,806NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Homeville EL Sch is listed in West Mifflin Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Homeville EL Sch

Homeville EL Sch is a public elementary school in West Mifflin, PA, part of West Mifflin Area Sd, serving approximately 384 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #195 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Homeville EL Sch

What grades does Homeville EL Sch serve?

Homeville EL Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.

How many students attend Homeville EL Sch?

Homeville EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 384 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Homeville EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Homeville 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 Homeville EL Sch rank in PA?

Homeville EL Sch ranks #195 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Homeville EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Homeville EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Homeville EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Homeville EL Sch has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).

Is Homeville EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Homeville EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Homeville EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Homeville EL Sch?

100.0% of students at Homeville 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
Pre-K – 3rd
Enrollment
384
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Allegheny County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.6%
Area population (ZIP 15122)
18,939
Area average commute
27.9 min
Area median age
46
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 15122; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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