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South Allegheny EL Sch

Elementary School · South Allegheny Sd · Port Vue, PA

A South Allegheny Sd elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1707 Washington Boulevard, Port Vue, PA 15133

  • Math 40% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 48% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39.9% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47.3% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-11.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.5 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+10.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$17,774
Chronic Absenteeism4.1%

Students at South Allegheny EL Sch score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency40%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency48%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
66%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
64%
2013
Math
64%
ELA
58%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
46%
ELA
58%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
40%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (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 South Allegheny 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 4Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low28/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Port Vue), 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

$66,630

Median home value

$89,000

Median rent

$923/mo

College educated

18.8%

Homeownership

78.8%

Poverty rate

11.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15133; 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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Clairton EL SchEnrollment path unverified4.4K–52.5 mi391Compare →

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.

South Allegheny Sd

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$17,774NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

South Allegheny EL Sch is listed in South Allegheny SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About South Allegheny EL Sch

South Allegheny EL Sch is a public elementary school in Port Vue, PA, part of South Allegheny Sd, serving approximately 592 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,682 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about South Allegheny EL Sch

What grades does South Allegheny EL Sch serve?

South Allegheny EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend South Allegheny EL Sch?

South Allegheny EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 592 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Allegheny EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at South Allegheny EL Sch is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does South Allegheny EL Sch rank in PA?

South Allegheny EL Sch ranks #1,682 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is South Allegheny EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

South Allegheny EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 South Allegheny EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, South Allegheny EL Sch has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is South Allegheny EL Sch a charter school?

No, South Allegheny EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is South Allegheny EL Sch a Title I school?

No, South Allegheny EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Allegheny EL Sch?

100.0% of students at South Allegheny 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
592
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Allegheny County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.1%
Area population (ZIP 15133)
6,139
Area average commute
30.9 min
Area median age
45.2
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 15133; 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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