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#236 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 8% in state

Wexford EL Sch

Elementary School · Pine-richland Sd · Wexford, PA

A Pine-richland Sd elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

250 Brown Road, Wexford, PA 15090

  • Math 85% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 87% vs PA 55% (2024)
  • 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.48 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency85.2% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency87% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+33.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+31.2 pts
Overall Proficiency86% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)72% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+14.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile93th
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.4:1
District spending per student$17,703
Chronic Absenteeism1.1%

Students at Wexford EL Sch score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency85%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency87%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
55%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 86% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2017
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2018
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2021*
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2022
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2024
Math
85%
ELA
87%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 90% (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 32 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

5.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Wexford 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat 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

$155,879

Median home value

$455,800

Median rent

$1,778/mo

College educated

71.9%

Homeownership

79.4%

Poverty rate

4.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15090; 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; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Blessed Francis Seelos AcademyPrivate · tuition5.3PK–80.7 mi298Compare →
Goddard SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.8 mi13Compare →
Hope AcademyPrivate · tuition6.4K–121.1 mi46Compare →
Eden Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.4PK–61.2 mi299Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Pine-richland Sd

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#4 of 6
District spending per student
$17,703NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wexford EL Sch is listed in Pine-Richland SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wexford EL Sch

Wexford EL Sch is a public elementary school in Wexford, PA, part of Pine-richland Sd, serving approximately 442 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #236 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wexford EL Sch

What grades does Wexford EL Sch serve?

Wexford EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.

How many students attend Wexford EL Sch?

Wexford EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 442 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Wexford EL Sch is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wexford EL Sch rank in PA?

Wexford EL Sch ranks #236 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Wexford EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Wexford EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Wexford EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wexford EL Sch has 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Wexford EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Wexford EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

5.9% of students at Wexford 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 – 3rd
Enrollment
442
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Allegheny County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
1.1%
Area population (ZIP 15090)
25,110
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
38.7
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 15090; 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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