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J.e. Harrison Education Ctr

Elementary School · Baldwin-whitehall Sd · Pittsburgh, PA

A Baldwin-whitehall Sd elementary school serving grades 3rd – 6th.

129 Windvale Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15236

  • Math 52% vs PA 44% (2024)
  • Reading 55% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51.5% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55.2% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg0 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.6 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+1.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.6:1
District spending per student$14,137
Chronic Absenteeism11.7%

Students at J.e. Harrison Education Ctr score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency52%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
44%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency55%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
63%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
46%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
40%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
40%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
38%
ELA
56%
2024
Math
52%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

53.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where J.e. Harrison Education Ctr 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 46Car-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

$87,016

Median home value

$224,200

Median rent

$1,087/mo

College educated

38%

Homeownership

77%

Poverty rate

7.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15236; 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
Mother of Mercy AcademyPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–80.5 mi346Compare →
Mother of Mercy AcademyPrivate · tuition7.5privatePK–80.5 mi359Compare →
Abraham Lincoln EL SchEnrollment path unverified8.4K–41.0 mi353Compare →

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.

Baldwin-whitehall Sd

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$14,137NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

J.e. Harrison Education Ctr is listed in Baldwin-Whitehall SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About J.e. Harrison Education Ctr

J.e. Harrison Education Ctr is a public elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA, part of Baldwin-whitehall Sd, serving approximately 1,409 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,858 of 2,846 schools in PA.

State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about J.e. Harrison Education Ctr

What grades does J.e. Harrison Education Ctr serve?

J.e. Harrison Education Ctr serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.

How many students attend J.e. Harrison Education Ctr?

J.e. Harrison Education Ctr has an enrollment of approximately 1,409 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at J.e. Harrison Education Ctr?

The student-teacher ratio at J.e. Harrison Education Ctr is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does J.e. Harrison Education Ctr rank in PA?

J.e. Harrison Education Ctr ranks #1,858 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is J.e. Harrison Education Ctr's MySchoolScout rating?

J.e. Harrison Education Ctr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 J.e. Harrison Education Ctr?

Based on loaded state assessment records, J.e. Harrison Education Ctr has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is J.e. Harrison Education Ctr a charter school?

No, J.e. Harrison Education Ctr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is J.e. Harrison Education Ctr a Title I school?

No, J.e. Harrison Education Ctr is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J.e. Harrison Education Ctr?

53.9% of students at J.e. Harrison Education Ctr 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 – 6th
Enrollment
1,409
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
85
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Allegheny County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.7%
Area population (ZIP 15236)
31,152
Area average commute
26.5 min
Area median age
43.2
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 15236; 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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