Centennial Elementary School (Closed 2014)
- Centennial Elementary School served 292 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math was 55-59% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%) for the 2012-13 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment was 58% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 34%.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 292 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 73% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 70% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 11% |
| Black | 49% | 15% |
| White | 42% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 79% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | McKeesport Area SD School District | |
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Centennial Elementary School is Mckeesport Area Senior High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Founders Hall Middle School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Twin Rivers Intrmd School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mckeesport Twin Rivers Intrmd School Grades: 3-5 | 437 students
0.2 miles
1602 Cornell Street
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412)664-3770 0.2 3-5 437 - Mckeesport Twin Rivers Primary School Grades: K-2 | 400 students
0.2 miles
1600 Cornell Street
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412)664-3750 0.2 K-2 400 - Mckeesport Founders Hall Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 775 students
1.2 miles
3600 O'neil Boulevard
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412)664-3690 1.2 6-8 775 - Mckeesport Mckeesport Area Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1062 students
1.4 miles
1960 Eden Park Blvd
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412)664-3650 1.4 9-12 1062 - Mckeesport Mckeesport Area Technical Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
1.4 miles
1960 Eden Park Boulevard
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412)664-3613 1.4 9-12 n/a
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