Very Good
#1062 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 37% in state
Kiski Area East Primary Sch
Elementary School · Kiski Area Sd · Vandergrift, PA
A Kiski Area Sd elementary school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
420 Franklin Ave, Vandergrift, PA 15690
- Math 58% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kiski Area East Primary Sch score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 62% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kiski Area East 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,907
Median home value
$113,100
Median rent
$807/mo
College educated
14.8%
Homeownership
63%
Poverty rate
21%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15690; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiski Area North Primary SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–4 | 2.4 mi | 457 | Compare → |
| David Leech EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 319 | Compare → |
| Merakey Education CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 3.2 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Apollo-ridge EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 4.8 mi | 533 | 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.
Kiski Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $16,626NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kiski Area East Primary Sch is listed in Kiski Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kiski Area East Primary Sch
Kiski Area East Primary Sch is a public elementary school in Vandergrift, PA, part of Kiski Area Sd, serving approximately 414 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,062 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kiski Area East Primary Sch
What grades does Kiski Area East Primary Sch serve?
Kiski Area East Primary Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Kiski Area East Primary Sch?
Kiski Area East Primary Sch has an enrollment of approximately 414 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kiski Area East Primary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Kiski Area East Primary Sch is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kiski Area East Primary Sch rank in PA?
Kiski Area East Primary Sch ranks #1,062 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Kiski Area East Primary Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Kiski Area East Primary Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Kiski Area East Primary Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kiski Area East Primary Sch has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Kiski Area East Primary Sch a charter school?
No, Kiski Area East Primary Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kiski Area East Primary Sch a Title I school?
No, Kiski Area East Primary Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kiski Area East Primary Sch?
93.5% of students at Kiski Area East 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 414
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westmoreland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.8%
- Phone
- (724) 567-6706
- Area population (ZIP 15690)
- 9,359
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 15690; 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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