Johnston Elementary School (Closed 2013)

Serving 180 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
180 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
(11-12)
45-49%
74%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Johnston 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 2011-12 school year data.
(11-12)
25-29%
71%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Johnston 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 2011-12 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Johnston Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
14%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Johnston Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Black
94%
14%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Johnston Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
White
2%
63%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Johnston Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Johnston Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in PA.
0.12
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Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Johnston Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
7%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Johnston Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
How many students attend Johnston Elementary School?
180 students attend Johnston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Johnston Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Johnston Elementary School?
Johnston Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Johnston Elementary School offer ?
Johnston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Johnston Elementary School part of?
Johnston Elementary School is part of Wilkinsburg Borough School District.

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