Berkey School

1739 Victoria Ave
New Kensington, PA 15068
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 302 students in grades 1-2, 
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 302 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Berkey School's student population of 302 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
Total Students
302 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Berkey School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
4%
14%
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Black
30%
14%
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White
38%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
27%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Berkey School?
302 students attend Berkey School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Berkey School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 27% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Berkey School offer ?
Berkey School offers enrollment in grades 1-2
What school district is Berkey School part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 302 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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