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#1175 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 41% in state

Roy A. Hunt EL Sch

Elementary School · New Kensington-arnold Sd · Arnold, PA

A New Kensington-arnold Sd elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1701 Alcoa Dr, Arnold, PA 15068

  • Math 23% vs PA 44% (2024)
  • Reading 30% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change-1.15 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22.3% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29.9% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-29.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-25.9 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-7.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
District spending per student$17,297
Chronic Absenteeism24.6%

Students at Roy A. Hunt EL Sch score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency23%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
44%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency30%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 7 points across the 11-year record (2014–2024) and has held near 27% recently.

Show all 10 years
2014
Math
26%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
29%
ELA
49%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
18%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
18%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
21%
ELA
33%
2024
Math
23%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)

* 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

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Roy A. Hunt 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 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,390/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Arnold), 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

$62,997

Median home value

$166,000

Median rent

$749/mo

College educated

26.5%

Homeownership

72.5%

Poverty rate

12.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15068; 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; district fallback available

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Bon Air EL SchEnrollment path unverified6.1K–32.9 mi487Compare →

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 Kensington-arnold Sd

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$17,297NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
32.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Roy A. Hunt EL Sch is listed in New Kensington-Arnold SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Roy A. Hunt EL Sch

Roy A. Hunt EL Sch is a public elementary school in Arnold, PA, part of New Kensington-arnold Sd, serving approximately 585 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,175 of 2,846 schools in PA.

State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Roy A. Hunt EL Sch

What grades does Roy A. Hunt EL Sch serve?

Roy A. Hunt EL Sch serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.

How many students attend Roy A. Hunt EL Sch?

Roy A. Hunt EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 585 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Roy A. Hunt EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Roy A. Hunt EL Sch is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Roy A. Hunt EL Sch rank in PA?

Roy A. Hunt EL Sch ranks #1,175 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Roy A. Hunt EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Roy A. Hunt EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Roy A. Hunt EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Roy A. Hunt EL Sch has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).

Is Roy A. Hunt EL Sch a charter school?

No, Roy A. Hunt EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Roy A. Hunt EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Roy A. Hunt EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Roy A. Hunt EL Sch?

100.0% of students at Roy A. Hunt 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 – 6th
Enrollment
585
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Westmoreland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.6%
Area population (ZIP 15068)
36,068
Area average commute
26.7 min
Area median age
46.7
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 15068; 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, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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