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#650 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 23% in state

Myrtle Ave Sch

Elementary School · Keystone Oaks Sd · Pittsburgh, PA

A Keystone Oaks Sd elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3724 Myrtle Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15234

  • Math 58% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 65% proficient (2022)
  • 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.97 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency61% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+12.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.1:1
District spending per student$19,727
Chronic Absenteeism13.9%

Students at Myrtle Ave Sch score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency58%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency65%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 61% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
58%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

61.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Myrtle Ave 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 61Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 24Somewhat 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

$75,766

Median home value

$199,700

Median rent

$1,004/mo

College educated

38.9%

Homeownership

72.4%

Poverty rate

7.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15234; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Howe EL SchEnrollment path unverified8.3K–50.6 mi375Compare →
Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CsCharter · enrollment unverified6.2K–80.7 mi298Compare →
Foster EL SchEnrollment path unverified8.8K–50.8 mi295Compare →
Abraham Lincoln EL SchEnrollment path unverified8.4K–41.0 mi353Compare →

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.

Keystone Oaks Sd

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$19,727NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Myrtle Ave Sch is listed in Keystone Oaks SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Myrtle Ave Sch

Myrtle Ave Sch is a public elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA, part of Keystone Oaks Sd, serving approximately 323 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #650 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Myrtle Ave Sch

What grades does Myrtle Ave Sch serve?

Myrtle Ave Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Myrtle Ave Sch?

Myrtle Ave Sch has an enrollment of approximately 323 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Myrtle Ave Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Myrtle Ave Sch is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Myrtle Ave Sch rank in PA?

Myrtle Ave Sch ranks #650 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Myrtle Ave Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Myrtle Ave Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Myrtle Ave Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Myrtle Ave Sch has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Myrtle Ave Sch a charter school?

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

Is Myrtle Ave Sch a Title I school?

No, Myrtle Ave Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Myrtle Ave Sch?

61.3% of students at Myrtle Ave 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 – 5th
Enrollment
323
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Allegheny County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.9%
Area population (ZIP 15234)
14,330
Area average commute
26.3 min
Area median age
42.1
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 · 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 15234; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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