George Washington School serves 466 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 66% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
466 students
Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-64%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)45-49%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
16%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
53%
14%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
60%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
59%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend George Washington School?
466 students attend George Washington School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of George Washington School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of George Washington School?
George Washington School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does George Washington School offer ?
George Washington School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is George Washington School part of?
George Washington School is part of Mckeesport Area School District.
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