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#1572 of 2,846 schools in PA
Kiski Area Upper EL Sch
Middle School · Kiski Area Sd · Apollo, PA
A Kiski Area Sd middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4728 Route 66, Apollo, PA 15613
- Math 38% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kiski Area Upper EL Sch score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2013–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2013-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kiski Area Upper EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average322/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Apollo), 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
$73,600
Median home value
$167,800
Median rent
$870/mo
College educated
24.2%
Homeownership
82.8%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15613; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Kiski Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 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 Upper EL Sch is listed in Kiski Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kiski Area Upper EL Sch
Kiski Area Upper EL Sch is a public middle school in Apollo, PA, part of Kiski Area Sd, serving approximately 531 students in grades 5th-6th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,572 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kiski Area Upper EL Sch
What grades does Kiski Area Upper EL Sch serve?
Kiski Area Upper EL Sch serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Kiski Area Upper EL Sch?
Kiski Area Upper EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 531 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kiski Area Upper EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Kiski Area Upper EL Sch is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kiski Area Upper EL Sch rank in PA?
Kiski Area Upper EL Sch ranks #1,572 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Kiski Area Upper EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Kiski Area Upper EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Upper EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kiski Area Upper EL Sch has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is Kiski Area Upper EL Sch a charter school?
No, Kiski Area Upper EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kiski Area Upper EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Kiski Area Upper EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kiski Area Upper EL Sch?
80.2% of students at Kiski Area Upper 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 531
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Westmoreland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.6%
- Phone
- (724) 727-3426
- Area population (ZIP 15613)
- 12,732
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 51
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 15613; 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, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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