Clara Barton Elementary School
Clara Barton Elementary School serves 230 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
Clara Barton Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Clara Barton Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
Clara Barton Elementary School's student population of 230 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2007) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 230 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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School Comparison
Clara Barton Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,820 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Clara Barton Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #158 out of 2820 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90-94% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 11% |
| Black | 13% | 15% |
| White | 74% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 4% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | West Mifflin Area School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Clara Barton Elementary School is Steel Center For Career And Technical Ed (2.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is West Mifflin Area Middle School (0.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- West Mifflin West Mifflin Area Middle School Math: 32% | Reading: 52%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 4-8 | 1,003 student10
0.4 miles
81 Commonwealth Ave
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-9131 0.4 4-8 1,003 - Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8 Math: 25% | Reading: 39%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 310 students10
1.9 miles
1290 Mifflin Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 529-4350 1.9 PK-8 310 - Pittsburgh Pleasant Hills Middle School Math: 54% | Reading: 86%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 690 students10
1.9 miles
404 National Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 655-8680 1.9 6-8 690 - Mckeesport South Allegheny Elementary School Math: 35% | Reading: 58%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 2-6 | 585 students10
2.2 miles
1707 Washington Boulevard
Mckeesport, PA 15133
(412) 675-3070 2.2 2-6 585 - Pittsburgh Mcclellan Elementary School Math: 63% | Reading: 80%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 473 students10
2.7 miles
360 School Ln
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 655-2700 2.7 K-5 473
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