Below Average
#2422 of 2,846 schools in PA
Kelly Primary Sch
Elementary School · Wilkinsburg Borough Sd · Wilkinsburg, PA
A Wilkinsburg Borough Sd elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
400 Kelly Ave, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
- Math 17% proficient (2017)
- Reading 37% proficient (2017)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Kelly Primary Sch score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2009–2017), then recovered 8 points since 2014, reaching 27% in 2017.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2017) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2017)
Based on 18 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Kelly Primary 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 78Very Walkable
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,049/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wilkinsburg), 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
$55,241
Median home value
$157,100
Median rent
$954/mo
College educated
41.7%
Homeownership
44.6%
Poverty rate
19.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15221; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plea SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | K–9 | 0.3 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| Sister Thea Bowman Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 165 | Compare → |
| Pittsburgh Urban Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| Environmental Cs at Frick ParkCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,029 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wilkinsburg Borough Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $31,927NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kelly Primary Sch is listed in Wilkinsburg Borough SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kelly Primary Sch
Kelly Primary Sch is a public elementary school in Wilkinsburg, PA, part of Wilkinsburg Borough Sd, serving approximately 277 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,422 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kelly Primary Sch
What grades does Kelly Primary Sch serve?
Kelly Primary Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Kelly Primary Sch?
Kelly Primary Sch has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kelly Primary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Kelly Primary 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 Kelly Primary Sch rank in PA?
Kelly Primary Sch ranks #2,422 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Kelly Primary Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Kelly Primary Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Kelly Primary Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kelly Primary Sch has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Is Kelly Primary Sch a charter school?
No, Kelly Primary Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kelly Primary Sch a Title I school?
No, Kelly Primary Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kelly Primary Sch?
100.0% of students at Kelly Primary 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 277
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.9%
- Phone
- (412) 371-9504
- Area population (ZIP 15221)
- 29,513
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 15221; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2017; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.