Wilkinsburg Borough SD School District

718 Wallace Ave
Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Wilkinsburg Borough SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 506 students in Wilkinsburg Borough SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Wilkinsburg Borough SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
506 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

District Rank

Wilkinsburg Borough SD School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50-59% has increased from 50-54% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (PA)
#568 out of 677 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Wilkinsburg Borough SD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
14%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wilkinsburg Borough SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
23%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wilkinsburg Borough SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(15-16)
50-59%
86%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Wilkinsburg Borough SD  School District and public school graduation rate of PA by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
437 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
86%
14%
# White Students
12 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
3%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
34 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
66
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
87
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
54
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
63
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
67
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
65
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
60
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
44
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $67,194 is higher than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $59,868 is higher than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Wilkinsburg Borough SD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$30 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart display total spending of Wilkinsburg Borough SD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$67,194
$23,665
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Wilkinsburg Borough SD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$59,868
$23,089
This chart display average spending per public school student in Wilkinsburg Borough SD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Wilkinsburg Borough SD School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Turner Intermediate School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1833 Laketon Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 731-5883
Grades: 2-6
| 299 students
Rank: #22.
Kelly Primary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Kelly Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 371-9504
Grades: PK-1
| 207 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wilkinsburg Borough SD School District?
Wilkinsburg Borough SD School District manages 2 public schools serving 506 students.
What is the rank of Wilkinsburg Borough SD School District?
Wilkinsburg Borough SD School District is ranked #558 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wilkinsburg Borough SD School District?
86% of Wilkinsburg Borough SD School District students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wilkinsburg Borough SD School District?
Wilkinsburg Borough SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Wilkinsburg Borough SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $59,868 is higher than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-06
  • Enrollment: 506 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 50-59%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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