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#1328 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 47% in state

Whitehall EL Sch

Elementary School · Baldwin-whitehall Sd · Pittsburgh, PA

A Baldwin-whitehall Sd elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4900 Curry Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15236

  • Math 57% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2022)
  • 18:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.9 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+11.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18:1
District spending per student$14,137
Chronic Absenteeism10.3%

Students at Whitehall EL Sch score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 62% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
89%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
65%
ELA
76%
2015
Math
70%
ELA
78%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
78%
2017
Math
71%
ELA
79%
2018
Math
64%
ELA
73%
2019
Math
64%
ELA
73%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

56.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Whitehall 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,730/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pittsburgh), 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

$87,016

Median home value

$224,200

Median rent

$1,087/mo

College educated

38%

Homeownership

77%

Poverty rate

7.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15236; 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

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Abraham Lincoln EL SchEnrollment path unverified8.4K–41.2 mi353Compare →
Moore SchEnrollment path unverified5.6K–51.5 mi216Compare →

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.

Baldwin-whitehall Sd

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$14,137NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Whitehall EL Sch is listed in Baldwin-Whitehall SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Whitehall EL Sch

Whitehall EL Sch is a public elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA, part of Baldwin-whitehall Sd, serving approximately 721 students in grades 1st-2nd with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,328 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Whitehall EL Sch

What grades does Whitehall EL Sch serve?

Whitehall EL Sch serves students in grades 1st through 2nd.

How many students attend Whitehall EL Sch?

Whitehall EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 721 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Whitehall EL Sch is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Whitehall EL Sch rank in PA?

Whitehall EL Sch ranks #1,328 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Whitehall EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Whitehall EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Whitehall EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Whitehall EL Sch has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Whitehall EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Whitehall EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

56.9% of students at Whitehall 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
1st – 2nd
Enrollment
721
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Allegheny County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.3%
Area population (ZIP 15236)
31,152
Area average commute
26.5 min
Area median age
43.2
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 · 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 15236; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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