Below Average
#2172 of 2,846 schools in PA
Sto-rox Upper EL Sch
Middle School · Sto-rox Sd · Mckees Rocks, PA
A Sto-rox Sd middle school where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
298 Ewing Rd, Mckees Rocks, PA 15136
- Math 2% vs PA 43% (2024)
- Reading 10% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sto-rox Upper EL Sch score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 6% in 2024, across a 9-year record (2016–2024).
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 5% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sto-rox Upper EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat 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
$62,552
Median home value
$190,100
Median rent
$1,077/mo
College educated
31.3%
Homeownership
62.9%
Poverty rate
18%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15136; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sto-rox Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $19,001NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 35.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sto-rox Upper EL Sch is listed in Sto-Rox SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sto-rox Upper EL Sch
Sto-rox Upper EL Sch is a public middle school in Mckees Rocks, PA, part of Sto-rox Sd, serving approximately 220 students in grades 4th-6th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,172 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sto-rox Upper EL Sch
What grades does Sto-rox Upper EL Sch serve?
Sto-rox Upper EL Sch serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Sto-rox Upper EL Sch?
Sto-rox Upper EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 220 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sto-rox Upper EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Sto-rox Upper EL Sch is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sto-rox Upper EL Sch rank in PA?
Sto-rox Upper EL Sch ranks #2,172 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Sto-rox Upper EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Sto-rox Upper EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Sto-rox Upper EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sto-rox Upper EL Sch has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Sto-rox Upper EL Sch a charter school?
No, Sto-rox Upper EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sto-rox Upper EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Sto-rox Upper EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sto-rox Upper EL Sch?
100.5% of students at Sto-rox Upper 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 220
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.6%
- Phone
- (412) 771-3213
- Area population (ZIP 15136)
- 22,899
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
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 15136; 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, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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