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#2224 of 2,846 schools in PA

Washington Park EL Sch

Elementary School · Washington Sd · Washington, PA

A Washington Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.

801 E Wheeling St, Washington, PA 15301

  • Math 24% vs PA 44% (2024)
  • Reading 42% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.4% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42.4% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-27.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.4 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+0.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
District spending per student$16,733
Chronic Absenteeism26.1%

Students at Washington Park EL Sch score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency24%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
44%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency42%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 33 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 33% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
64%
2011
Math
74%
ELA
68%
2012
Math
64%
ELA
58%
2013
Math
61%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
49%
2017
Math
34%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
21%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
24%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Washington Park 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low0/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$69,275

Median home value

$205,800

Median rent

$927/mo

College educated

27%

Homeownership

66.8%

Poverty rate

10.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15301; 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

4 from a 5-mile search

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John F Kennedy Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–81.4 mi226Compare →
Trinity East EL SchEnrollment path unverified8.4K–51.7 mi392Compare →
Gwens Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–22.1 mi18Compare →

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.

Washington Sd

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$16,733NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
30.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Washington Park EL Sch

Washington Park EL Sch is a public elementary school in Washington, PA, part of Washington Sd, serving approximately 849 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,224 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Washington Park EL Sch

What grades does Washington Park EL Sch serve?

Washington Park EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Washington Park EL Sch?

Washington Park EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 849 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Park EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Washington Park EL Sch 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 Washington Park EL Sch rank in PA?

Washington Park EL Sch ranks #2,224 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Washington Park EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Washington Park EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Washington Park EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington Park EL Sch has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Washington Park EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Washington Park EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at Washington Park 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
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
849
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
67
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Washington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.1%
Area population (ZIP 15301)
50,180
Area average commute
22.3 min
Area median age
45.2
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 15301; 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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