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#1382 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 49% in state
South Park Elem Center
Elementary School · South Park Sd · South Park, PA
A South Park Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
2001 Eagle Pride Lane, South Park, PA 15129
- Math 55% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 63% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Park Elem Center score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 59% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (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
37.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Park Elem Center 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 7Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,833
Median home value
$236,900
Median rent
$1,341/mo
College educated
41.8%
Homeownership
77.8%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15129; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gill Hall EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–2 | 1.4 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| Mcclellan EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–2 | 2.2 mi | 388 | Compare → |
| Benjamin Franklin EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–4 | 2.9 mi | 338 | Compare → |
| Jefferson Hills Intermediate SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 3–5 | 2.9 mi | 816 | 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.
South Park Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,299NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Park Elem Center is listed in South Park SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Park Elem Center
South Park Elem Center is a public elementary school in South Park, PA, part of South Park Sd, serving approximately 711 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,382 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Park Elem Center
What grades does South Park Elem Center serve?
South Park Elem Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend South Park Elem Center?
South Park Elem Center has an enrollment of approximately 711 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Park Elem Center?
The student-teacher ratio at South Park Elem Center is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Park Elem Center rank in PA?
South Park Elem Center ranks #1,382 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is South Park Elem Center's MySchoolScout rating?
South Park Elem Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Park Elem Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Park Elem Center has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is South Park Elem Center a charter school?
No, South Park Elem Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Park Elem Center a Title I school?
No, South Park Elem Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Park Elem Center?
37.8% of students at South Park Elem Center 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
- 711
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.1%
- Phone
- (412) 655-3111
- Area population (ZIP 15129)
- 10,553
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
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 · 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 15129; 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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