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#1117 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 39% in state

Kiski Area South Primary Sch

Elementary School · Kiski Area Sd · Export, PA

A Kiski Area Sd elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

230 Mamont Dr, Export, PA 15632

  • Math 66% vs PA 47% (2024)
  • Reading 74% vs PA 54% (2024)
  • 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency66.3% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency73.6% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+14.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+17.8 pts
Overall Proficiency70% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+15.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$16,626
Chronic Absenteeism19.2%

Students at Kiski Area South Primary Sch score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency66%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
47%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency74%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
54%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 70% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
65%
ELA
64%
2024
Math
66%
ELA
74%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 78% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

47.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Kiski Area South 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$94,157

Median home value

$278,100

Median rent

$1,120/mo

College educated

45.2%

Homeownership

83.7%

Poverty rate

8.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15632; 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
Franklin Regional Intermediate SchEnrollment path unverified8.13–54.4 mi774Compare →
Franklin Regional Primary SchEnrollment path unverified8.2K–24.5 mi695Compare →
Kiski Area East Primary SchEnrollment path unverified7.0K–4Not available414Compare →
Kiski Area North Primary SchEnrollment path unverified7.2K–4Not available457Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Kiski Area Sd

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#3 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 South Primary Sch is listed in Kiski Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kiski Area South Primary Sch

Kiski Area South Primary Sch is a public elementary school in Export, PA, part of Kiski Area Sd, serving approximately 291 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,117 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kiski Area South Primary Sch

What grades does Kiski Area South Primary Sch serve?

Kiski Area South Primary Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Kiski Area South Primary Sch?

Kiski Area South Primary Sch has an enrollment of approximately 291 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kiski Area South Primary Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Kiski Area South Primary Sch is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kiski Area South Primary Sch rank in PA?

Kiski Area South Primary Sch ranks #1,117 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Kiski Area South Primary Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Kiski Area South Primary Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Kiski Area South Primary Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kiski Area South Primary Sch has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Kiski Area South Primary Sch a charter school?

No, Kiski Area South Primary Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Kiski Area South Primary Sch a Title I school?

No, Kiski Area South Primary Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kiski Area South Primary Sch?

47.8% of students at Kiski Area South 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
291
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Westmoreland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.2%
Area population (ZIP 15632)
8,886
Area average commute
29.4 min
Area median age
47.1
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 15632; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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