Excellent
#431 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 15% in state
J H Brooks EL Sch
Elementary School · Moon Area Sd · Moon Township, PA
A Moon Area Sd elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1720 Hassam Rd, Moon Township, PA 15108
- Math 82% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 83% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at J H Brooks EL Sch score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 82% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (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 32 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where J H Brooks 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average675/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Moon Township), 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
$94,703
Median home value
$255,200
Median rent
$1,161/mo
College educated
47.1%
Homeownership
73%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15108; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhema Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 102 | Compare → |
| Cornell EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 294 | Compare → |
| Mccormick EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–4 | 1.5 mi | 208 | Compare → |
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.
Moon Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $17,890NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
J H Brooks EL Sch is listed in Moon Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J H Brooks EL Sch
J H Brooks EL Sch is a public elementary school in Moon Township, PA, part of Moon Area Sd, serving approximately 383 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #431 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J H Brooks EL Sch
What grades does J H Brooks EL Sch serve?
J H Brooks EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend J H Brooks EL Sch?
J H Brooks EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 383 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J H Brooks EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at J H Brooks EL Sch is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J H Brooks EL Sch rank in PA?
J H Brooks EL Sch ranks #431 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is J H Brooks EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
J H Brooks EL 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 J H Brooks EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J H Brooks EL Sch has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is J H Brooks EL Sch a charter school?
No, J H Brooks EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J H Brooks EL Sch a Title I school?
No, J H Brooks EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J H Brooks EL Sch?
27.4% of students at J H Brooks 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 383
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.8%
- Phone
- (412) 264-9440
- Area population (ZIP 15108)
- 42,782
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 15108; 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
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