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#2717 of 2,846 schools in PA
Kiski Area Ihs
Middle School · Kiski Area Sd · Vandergrift, PA
A Kiski Area Sd middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
260 Hyde Park Rd, Vandergrift, PA 15690
- Math 25% vs PA 35% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kiski Area Ihs score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 49 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 37% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (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
77.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kiski Area Ihs 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat 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
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leechburg Area MSEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 146 | Compare → |
| Merakey Education CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 2.0 mi | 19 | 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
- #6 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 Ihs is listed in Kiski Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kiski Area Ihs
Kiski Area Ihs is a public middle school in Vandergrift, PA, part of Kiski Area Sd, serving approximately 524 students in grades 7th-8th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,717 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kiski Area Ihs
What grades does Kiski Area Ihs serve?
Kiski Area Ihs serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Kiski Area Ihs?
Kiski Area Ihs has an enrollment of approximately 524 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kiski Area Ihs?
The student-teacher ratio at Kiski Area Ihs is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kiski Area Ihs rank in PA?
Kiski Area Ihs ranks #2,717 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Kiski Area Ihs's MySchoolScout rating?
Kiski Area Ihs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Ihs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kiski Area Ihs has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Kiski Area Ihs a charter school?
No, Kiski Area Ihs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kiski Area Ihs a Title I school?
No, Kiski Area Ihs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kiski Area Ihs?
77.9% of students at Kiski Area Ihs 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 524
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westmoreland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.7%
- Phone
- (724) 845-2219
- 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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