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Mcclellan EL Sch

Elementary School · West Jefferson Hills Sd · Pittsburgh, PA

A West Jefferson Hills Sd elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

360 School Ln, Pittsburgh, PA 15236

  • Math 63% proficient (2017)
  • Reading 80% proficient (2017)
  • 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-2.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2017
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63% (2017 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency80% (2017 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency72% (2017 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2017 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+11.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
District spending per student$16,264
Chronic Absenteeism9.5%

Students at Mcclellan EL Sch score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

How we calculate scores →

2017 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency63%(2017 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2017 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency80%(2017 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2017 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2014, to 72% in 2017, across a 9-year record (2009–2017).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
86%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
71%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
56%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
66%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
63%
ELA
80%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2017) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2017)

Based on 18 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

33%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Mcclellan EL 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 43Car-Dependent
  • Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,730/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pittsburgh), 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

$87,016

Median home value

$224,200

Median rent

$1,087/mo

College educated

38%

Homeownership

77%

Poverty rate

7.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15236; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mcannulty EL SchEnrollment path unverified6.0K1.7 mi314Compare →
Cornerstone Christian Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition7.3privatePK–121.9 mi223Compare →
Whitehall EL SchEnrollment path unverified6.51–22.0 mi721Compare →
Gill Hall EL SchEnrollment path unverified7.5K–22.1 mi391Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

West Jefferson Hills Sd

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$16,264NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mcclellan EL Sch is listed in West Jefferson Hills SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mcclellan EL Sch

Mcclellan EL Sch is a public elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA, part of West Jefferson Hills Sd, serving approximately 388 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,544 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mcclellan EL Sch

What grades does Mcclellan EL Sch serve?

Mcclellan EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.

How many students attend Mcclellan EL Sch?

Mcclellan EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 388 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcclellan EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Mcclellan EL Sch is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mcclellan EL Sch rank in PA?

Mcclellan EL Sch ranks #1,544 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Mcclellan EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Mcclellan EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Mcclellan EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcclellan EL Sch has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).

Is Mcclellan EL Sch a charter school?

No, Mcclellan EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mcclellan EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Mcclellan EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mcclellan EL Sch?

33.0% of students at Mcclellan 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
Kindergarten – 2nd
Enrollment
388
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Allegheny County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.5%
Area population (ZIP 15236)
31,152
Area average commute
26.5 min
Area median age
43.2
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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2017 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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2017 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 15236; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2017; directory SY 2023–24

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