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#2825 of 2,846 schools in PA
Martin Sch
Elementary School · New Kensington-arnold Sd · New Kensington, PA
A New Kensington-arnold Sd elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1800 Seventh Street Rd, New Kensington, PA 15068
- Math 25% proficient (2016)
- Reading 25% proficient (2016)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Martin Sch score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2016 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 65 points since 2011, to 25% in 2016, across a 8-year record (2009–2016).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2016) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2016)
Based on 12 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
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Where Martin Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,865/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Kensington), 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
$62,997
Median home value
$166,000
Median rent
$749/mo
College educated
26.5%
Homeownership
72.5%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15068; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Queen of Apostles SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–9 | 1.6 mi | 220 | Compare → |
| Bon Air EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–3 | 2.5 mi | 487 | Compare → |
| Highlands Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–K | 3.4 mi | 206 | Compare → |
| Acmetonia EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–6 | 4.0 mi | 467 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New Kensington-arnold Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,297NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Martin Sch is listed in New Kensington-Arnold SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Martin Sch
Martin Sch is a public elementary school in New Kensington, PA, part of New Kensington-arnold Sd, serving approximately 165 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,825 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Martin Sch
What grades does Martin Sch serve?
Martin Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Martin Sch?
Martin Sch has an enrollment of approximately 165 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Sch is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Martin Sch rank in PA?
Martin Sch ranks #2,825 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Martin Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Martin Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 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 Martin Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Martin Sch has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Is Martin Sch a charter school?
No, Martin Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Martin Sch a Title I school?
No, Martin Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Martin Sch?
100.0% of students at Martin 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 – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 165
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westmoreland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.2%
- Phone
- (724) 335-4401
- Area population (ZIP 15068)
- 36,068
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 46.7
Official sources & links
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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 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 15068; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2016; directory SY 2023–24
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