Pivik Elementary School
Pivik Elementary School serves 623 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Pivik Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Pivik Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Pivik Elementary School's student population of 623 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 623 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
Pivik Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,820 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Pivik Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #381 out of 2820 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 11% |
| Black | 4% | 15% |
| White | 92% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Plum Borough School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Pivik Elementary School is Plum Senior High School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Oblock Junior High School (2.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Holiday Park Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Pittsburgh Holiday Park Elementary School Math: 62% | Reading: 79%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-6 | 627 students10
0.3 miles
100 School Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
(724) 733-1500 0.3 K-6 627 - Pittsburgh Regency Park Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-6 | 243 students10
1.5 miles
4795 Havana Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
(412) 795-0660 1.5 K-6 243 - Pittsburgh Center Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 73%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 476 students10
1.6 miles
201 Center New Texas Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
(412) 795-4420 1.6 K-6 476 - Pittsburgh Plum Senior High School Math: 77% | Reading: 83%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 1,192 student10
1.6 miles
900 Elicker Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
(412) 795-4880 1.6 9-12 1,192 - Pittsburgh Oblock Junior High School Math: 44% | Reading: 78%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 7-8 | 574 students10
2.5 miles
440 Presque Isle Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
(724) 733-2400 2.5 7-8 574
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