Very Good
#913 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 32% in state
Pivik EL Sch
Elementary School · Plum Borough Sd · Plum, PA
A Plum Borough Sd elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
151 School Rd, Plum, PA 15239
- Math 69% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pivik EL Sch score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 66% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pivik 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low214/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Plum), 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
$101,782
Median home value
$214,700
Median rent
$1,182/mo
College educated
43.4%
Homeownership
82.8%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15239; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O'block EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–4 | 0.8 mi | 497 | Compare → |
| Penn Hills Cs of EntrepreneurshipCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | K–8 | 2.3 mi | 498 | Compare → |
| Redeemer Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 200 | Compare → |
| New StoryPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | 1–12 | 3.2 mi | 73 | 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.
Plum Borough Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,443NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pivik EL Sch is listed in Plum Borough SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pivik EL Sch
Pivik EL Sch is a public elementary school in Plum, PA, part of Plum Borough Sd, serving approximately 727 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #913 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pivik EL Sch
What grades does Pivik EL Sch serve?
Pivik EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Pivik EL Sch?
Pivik EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 727 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pivik EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Pivik EL Sch is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pivik EL Sch rank in PA?
Pivik EL Sch ranks #913 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Pivik EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Pivik EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Pivik EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pivik EL Sch has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pivik EL Sch a charter school?
No, Pivik EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pivik EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Pivik EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pivik EL Sch?
32.6% of students at Pivik 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 727
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (412) 795-4580
- Area population (ZIP 15239)
- 21,414
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 15239; 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
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