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#1412 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 50% in state
Mt Vernon EL Sch
Elementary School · Elizabeth Forward Sd · Mckeesport, PA
An Elizabeth Forward Sd elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2400 Greenock Buena Vista Road, Mckeesport, PA 15135
- Math 51% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mt Vernon EL Sch score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 58% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mt Vernon EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,313/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mckeesport), 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
$80,798
Median home value
$198,000
Median rent
$1,113/mo
College educated
31.7%
Homeownership
79.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15135; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 300 | Compare → |
| Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 300 | Compare → |
| The Church Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 3.4 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Mary of Nazareth Catholic SPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 3.7 mi | 141 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Elizabeth Forward Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $18,200NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mt Vernon EL Sch is listed in Elizabeth Forward SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mt Vernon EL Sch
Mt Vernon EL Sch is a public elementary school in Mckeesport, PA, part of Elizabeth Forward Sd, serving approximately 199 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,412 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mt Vernon EL Sch
What grades does Mt Vernon EL Sch serve?
Mt Vernon EL Sch serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Mt Vernon EL Sch?
Mt Vernon EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 199 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt Vernon EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt Vernon EL Sch is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mt Vernon EL Sch rank in PA?
Mt Vernon EL Sch ranks #1,412 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Mt Vernon EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Mt Vernon EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Mt Vernon EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mt Vernon EL Sch has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mt Vernon EL Sch a charter school?
No, Mt Vernon EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mt Vernon EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Mt Vernon EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mt Vernon EL Sch?
46.7% of students at Mt Vernon 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 199
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.6%
- Phone
- (412) 896-2327
- Area population (ZIP 15135)
- 4,977
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 47.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 15135; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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