Excellent
#214 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 8% in state
Ross EL Sch
Elementary School · North Hills Sd · Pittsburgh, PA
A North Hills Sd elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
90 Houston Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ross EL Sch score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 71% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 84% (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
25.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ross 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat 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
$108,538
Median home value
$306,900
Median rent
$1,327/mo
College educated
57.9%
Homeownership
77.5%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15237; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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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.
North Hills Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $17,446NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ross EL Sch is listed in North Hills SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ross EL Sch
Ross EL Sch is a public elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA, part of North Hills Sd, serving approximately 498 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #214 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ross EL Sch
What grades does Ross EL Sch serve?
Ross EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Ross EL Sch?
Ross EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 498 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ross EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Ross EL Sch is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ross EL Sch rank in PA?
Ross EL Sch ranks #214 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Ross EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Ross EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Ross EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ross EL Sch has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ross EL Sch a charter school?
No, Ross EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ross EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Ross EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ross EL Sch?
25.1% of students at Ross 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
- 498
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.0%
- Phone
- (412) 318-1542
- Area population (ZIP 15237)
- 44,161
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
Official sources & links
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 15237; 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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