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Pivik Elementary School vs. University Park Elementary School

Should you attend Pivik Elementary School or University Park Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Pivik Elementary School
151 School Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
University Park Elementary School
320 Noel Dr
Monroeville, PA 15146
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 727 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Pivik Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, University Park Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-4
PK-4
Total Students
727 students
307 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pivik Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at University Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pivik Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at University Park Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pivik Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at University Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pivik Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Plum Borough School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at University Park Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gateway School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#627 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
#234 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pivik Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of University Park Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
69%
(Top 20% in PA)
70-74%
(Top 20% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pivik Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Plum Borough School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at University Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gateway School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
64%
(Top 50% in PA)
75-79%
(Top 20% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pivik Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Plum Borough School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at University Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gateway School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 5% in PA)
≥90%
(Top 10% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pivik Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Plum Borough School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at University Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Gateway School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pivik Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of University Park Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
17
Kindergarten Students
121
66
Grade 1 Students
146
42
Grade 2 Students
159
59
Grade 3 Students
159
73
Grade 4 Students
142
50

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pivik Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Plum Borough School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at University Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gateway School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pivik Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Plum Borough School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at University Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gateway School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pivik Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Plum Borough School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at University Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gateway School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
87%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pivik Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Plum Borough School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at University Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gateway School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pivik Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Plum Borough School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at University Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gateway School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.24
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pivik Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Plum Borough School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of University Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gateway School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pivik Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Plum Borough School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at University Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gateway School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
(19-20 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pivik Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Plum Borough School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at University Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gateway School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
 
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