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#308 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 11% in state

Jefferson EL Sch

Elementary School · Mt Lebanon Sd · Pittsburgh, PA

A Mt Lebanon Sd elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

11 Moffett St, Pittsburgh, PA 15243

  • Math 75% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 88% proficient (2022)
  • 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency75% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency88.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency82% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)69% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+13.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
Resources & Environment5.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$18,075

Students at Jefferson EL Sch score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency75%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency88%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 82% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2018
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2019
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2020*
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2021*
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2022
Math
75%
ELA
88%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 90% (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

12.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Jefferson 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 41Car-Dependent
  • Bike 10Somewhat 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

$111,426

Median home value

$270,700

Median rent

$1,356/mo

College educated

62.4%

Homeownership

86.7%

Poverty rate

3.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15243; 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
Mount Lebanon MontessoriPrivate · tuition7.2privatePK–60.2 mi54Compare →
Hoover EL SchEnrollment path unverified8.7K–50.7 mi283Compare →
Lincoln EL SchEnrollment path unverified8.0K–50.8 mi436Compare →
Washington EL SchEnrollment path unverified9.2K–50.8 mi423Compare →

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.

Mt Lebanon Sd

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#8 of 10
District spending per student
$18,075NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jefferson EL Sch is listed in Mt Lebanon SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jefferson EL Sch

Jefferson EL Sch is a public elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA, part of Mt Lebanon Sd, serving approximately 317 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #308 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jefferson EL Sch

What grades does Jefferson EL Sch serve?

Jefferson EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Jefferson EL Sch?

Jefferson EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 317 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson EL Sch is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jefferson EL Sch rank in PA?

Jefferson EL Sch ranks #308 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Jefferson EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Jefferson EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Jefferson EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson EL Sch has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Jefferson EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Jefferson EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

12.9% of students at Jefferson 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
317
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Allegheny County
Area population (ZIP 15243)
13,682
Area average commute
25.4 min
Area median age
52.2
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 · 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 15243; 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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