Serving 317 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Sto-rox Primary Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24%
- Attendance Zone: Sto-Rox El Sch's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Mc Kees Rocks, PA, encompassing approximately 3.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 3.1 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sto-rox Primary Center's student population of 317 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
317 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
STO-ROX STRONG
School Rankings
Sto-rox Primary Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sto-rox Primary Center is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2636 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
64%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
5%
16%
Black
57%
14%
White
16%
60%
Two or more races
21%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.4%
23.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sto-rox Primary Center's ranking?
Sto-rox Primary Center is ranked #2636 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Sto-rox Primary Center often compared to?
Sto-rox Primary Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Propel Cs-montour, South Park Elementary Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Sto-rox Primary Center?
317 students attend Sto-rox Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Sto-rox Primary Center students are Black, 21% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sto-rox Primary Center?
Sto-rox Primary Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sto-rox Primary Center offer ?
Sto-rox Primary Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sto-rox Primary Center part of?
Sto-rox Primary Center is part of Sto-Rox School District.
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