Serving 516 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Edgewood El Steam Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Edgewood Elementary School serves the western part of Pittsburgh, PA, covering an attendance area of approximately 5 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive time of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge located about 14.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edgewood El Steam Academy's student population of 516 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
516 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Edgewood El Steam Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edgewood El Steam Academy is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2364 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Black
71%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
17%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.5%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
59%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2007–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edgewood El Steam Academy's ranking?
Edgewood El Steam Academy is ranked #2364 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Edgewood El Steam Academy often compared to?
Edgewood El Steam Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Turtle Creek El Steam Academy, Pittsburgh Montessori K-5 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Edgewood El Steam Academy?
516 students attend Edgewood El Steam Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Edgewood El Steam Academy students are Black, 17% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edgewood El Steam Academy?
Edgewood El Steam Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Edgewood El Steam Academy offer ?
Edgewood El Steam Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Edgewood El Steam Academy part of?
Edgewood El Steam Academy is part of Woodland Hills School District.
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