Below Average
#2346 of 2,846 schools in PA
Turner Intermediate Sch
Elementary School · Wilkinsburg Borough Sd · Wilkinsburg, PA
A Wilkinsburg Borough Sd elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1833 Laketon Rd, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Turner Intermediate Sch score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 24% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* 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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Turner Intermediate Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,049/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wilkinsburg), 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
$55,241
Median home value
$157,100
Median rent
$954/mo
College educated
41.7%
Homeownership
44.6%
Poverty rate
19.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15221; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imani Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 135 | Compare → |
| Pace SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| Pittsburgh Urban Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6 | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| Plea SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | K–9 | 1.2 mi | 33 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Wilkinsburg Borough Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $31,927NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Turner Intermediate Sch is listed in Wilkinsburg Borough SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Turner Intermediate Sch
Turner Intermediate Sch is a public elementary school in Wilkinsburg, PA, part of Wilkinsburg Borough Sd, serving approximately 230 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,346 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Turner Intermediate Sch
What grades does Turner Intermediate Sch serve?
Turner Intermediate Sch serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Turner Intermediate Sch?
Turner Intermediate Sch has an enrollment of approximately 230 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turner Intermediate Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Turner Intermediate Sch is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Turner Intermediate Sch rank in PA?
Turner Intermediate Sch ranks #2,346 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Turner Intermediate Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Turner Intermediate Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Turner Intermediate Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Turner Intermediate Sch has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Turner Intermediate Sch a charter school?
No, Turner Intermediate Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Turner Intermediate Sch a Title I school?
No, Turner Intermediate Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Turner Intermediate Sch?
100.0% of students at Turner Intermediate 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
- 230
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.3%
- Phone
- (412) 731-5883
- Area population (ZIP 15221)
- 29,513
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 15221; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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