Very Good
#960 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 34% in state
Turtle Creek EL Steam Academy
Elementary School · Woodland Hills Sd · Turtle Creek, PA
A Woodland Hills Sd elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
126 Monroeville Ave, Turtle Creek, PA 15145
- Math 30% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Turtle Creek EL Steam Academy score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 34% across the 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Turtle Creek EL Steam Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low62/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Turtle Creek), 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
$47,196
Median home value
$98,400
Median rent
$818/mo
College educated
16%
Homeownership
43.8%
Poverty rate
19.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15145; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propel Cs-eastCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.0 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 333 | Compare → |
| Propel Cs-braddock HillsCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 711 | Compare → |
| Wilkins EL Steam AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 454 | Compare → |
| Propel Cs-pitcairnCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | K–8 | 2.3 mi | 207 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Woodland Hills Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $23,824NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Turtle Creek EL Steam Academy is listed in Woodland Hills SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Turtle Creek EL Steam Academy
Turtle Creek EL Steam Academy is a public elementary school in Turtle Creek, PA, part of Woodland Hills Sd, serving approximately 541 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #960 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Turtle Creek EL Steam Academy
What grades does Turtle Creek EL Steam Academy serve?
Turtle Creek EL Steam Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Turtle Creek EL Steam Academy?
Turtle Creek EL Steam Academy has an enrollment of approximately 541 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turtle Creek EL Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Turtle Creek EL Steam Academy is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Turtle Creek EL Steam Academy rank in PA?
Turtle Creek EL Steam Academy ranks #960 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Turtle Creek EL Steam Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Turtle Creek EL Steam Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Turtle Creek EL Steam Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Turtle Creek EL Steam Academy has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Turtle Creek EL Steam Academy a charter school?
No, Turtle Creek EL Steam Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Turtle Creek EL Steam Academy a Title I school?
No, Turtle Creek EL Steam Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Turtle Creek EL Steam Academy?
78.9% of students at Turtle Creek EL Steam Academy 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 541
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.6%
- Phone
- (412) 824-2450
- Area population (ZIP 15145)
- 6,594
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 46.2
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 15145; 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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