Very Good
#539 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 19% in state
Joe Walker EL Sch
Elementary School · Mcguffey Sd · Washington, PA
A Mcguffey Sd elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2510 Park Ave, Washington, PA 15301
- Math 63% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 74% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joe Walker EL Sch score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 68% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (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 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Joe Walker 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 1Somewhat 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
$69,275
Median home value
$205,800
Median rent
$927/mo
College educated
27%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15301; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity West EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 2.8 mi | 414 | Compare → |
| John F Kennedy Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 4.2 mi | 226 | Compare → |
| Gwens Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–2 | 4.4 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Trinity South EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–5 | 4.4 mi | 271 | Compare → |
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.
Mcguffey Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $19,207NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Joe Walker EL Sch is listed in McGuffey SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joe Walker EL Sch
Joe Walker EL Sch is a public elementary school in Washington, PA, part of Mcguffey Sd, serving approximately 204 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #539 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joe Walker EL Sch
What grades does Joe Walker EL Sch serve?
Joe Walker EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Joe Walker EL Sch?
Joe Walker EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 204 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joe Walker EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Joe Walker 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 Joe Walker EL Sch rank in PA?
Joe Walker EL Sch ranks #539 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Joe Walker EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Joe Walker EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Joe Walker EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joe Walker EL Sch has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Joe Walker EL Sch a charter school?
No, Joe Walker EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joe Walker EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Joe Walker EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joe Walker EL Sch?
51.5% of students at Joe Walker 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
- 204
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.7%
- Phone
- (724) 222-3061
- Area population (ZIP 15301)
- 50,180
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 45.2
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 15301; 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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