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#1722 of 2,846 schools in PA

New Brighton Area EL Sch

Elementary School · New Brighton Area Sd · New Brighton, PA

A New Brighton Area Sd elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3200 43rd St, New Brighton, PA 15066

  • Math 40% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 52% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.95 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39.4% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52.2% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-12.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.6 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+12.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
District spending per student$21,478
Chronic Absenteeism17.1%

Students at New Brighton Area EL Sch score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency40%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency52%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
68%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
46%
ELA
69%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
18%
ELA
36%
2021*
Math
18%
ELA
36%
2022
Math
26%
ELA
44%
2024
Math
40%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where New Brighton Area 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$58,277

Median home value

$138,700

Median rent

$771/mo

College educated

20.6%

Homeownership

67.4%

Poverty rate

13.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15066; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

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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 Brighton Area Sd

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$21,478NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

New Brighton Area EL Sch is listed in New Brighton Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About New Brighton Area EL Sch

New Brighton Area EL Sch is a public elementary school in New Brighton, PA, part of New Brighton Area Sd, serving approximately 601 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,722 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about New Brighton Area EL Sch

What grades does New Brighton Area EL Sch serve?

New Brighton Area EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend New Brighton Area EL Sch?

New Brighton Area EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 601 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at New Brighton Area EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at New Brighton Area EL Sch is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does New Brighton Area EL Sch rank in PA?

New Brighton Area EL Sch ranks #1,722 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is New Brighton Area EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

New Brighton Area EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 New Brighton Area EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, New Brighton Area EL Sch has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is New Brighton Area EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is New Brighton Area EL Sch a Title I school?

No, New Brighton Area EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Brighton Area EL Sch?

100.0% of students at New Brighton Area 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 – 5th
Enrollment
601
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Beaver County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.1%
Area population (ZIP 15066)
12,136
Area average commute
26.6 min
Area median age
44.2
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 · 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 15066; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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