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#2105 of 2,846 schools in PA

Stewart EL Sch

Elementary School · Burrell Sd · Lower Burrell, PA

A Burrell Sd elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2880 Leechburg Rd, Lower Burrell, PA 15068

  • Math 37% vs PA 44% (2024)
  • Reading 38% vs PA 52% (2024)
  • 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36.6% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.4% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-12.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.1 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-18.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$16,817
Chronic Absenteeism13.7%

Students at Stewart EL Sch score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency37%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
44%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency38%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
52%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 38% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
69%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
64%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
69%
2015
Math
43%
ELA
68%
2016
Math
48%
ELA
68%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
71%
2018
Math
58%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
58%
ELA
70%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
56%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
56%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
37%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

43.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Stewart 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 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average330/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lower Burrell), 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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mary Queen of Apostles SchoolPrivate · tuition7.3privatePK–91.4 mi220Compare →
Highlands EL SchEnrollment path unverified4.31–41.9 mi585Compare →
Roy A. Hunt EL SchEnrollment path unverified6.83–62.0 mi585Compare →

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.

Burrell Sd

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$16,817NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Stewart EL Sch

Stewart EL Sch is a public elementary school in Lower Burrell, PA, part of Burrell Sd, serving approximately 262 students in grades 4th-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,105 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Stewart EL Sch

What grades does Stewart EL Sch serve?

Stewart EL Sch serves students in grades 4th through 5th.

How many students attend Stewart EL Sch?

Stewart EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 262 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Stewart EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Stewart EL Sch is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Stewart EL Sch rank in PA?

Stewart EL Sch ranks #2,105 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Stewart EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Stewart EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Stewart EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Stewart EL Sch has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Stewart EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Stewart EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

43.5% of students at Stewart 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
4th – 5th
Enrollment
262
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Westmoreland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.7%
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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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