Hoover Elementary School

37 Robb Hollow Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15243

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Rating

10/

Top 5%

Tel: (412) 276-7411

hoover.mtlsd.org

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Hoover Elementary School serves 275 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Hoover Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 275 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hoover Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Hoover Elementary School's student population of 275 students has grown by 10% over five school years.

The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

275 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Hoover Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Hoover Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (PA)

Overall Testing Rank

#85 out of 2549 schools
(Top 5%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Hoover Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

70-74%

38%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hoover Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

80-84%

55%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hoover Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

18%

Hispanic

13%

Black

15%

White

72%

63%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Hoover Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.45

0.56

This chart display the diversity score of Hoover Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

12%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hoover Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hoover Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

MT Lebanon School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hoover Elementary School's ranking?

Hoover Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).

How many students attend Hoover Elementary School?

275 students attend Hoover Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

72% of Hoover Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Hoover Elementary School?

Hoover Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.

What grades does Hoover Elementary School offer ?

Hoover Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Hoover Elementary School part of?

Hoover Elementary School is part of MT Lebanon School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 275 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education