Sto-rox Primary Center
Rank
: 1/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(412) 771-3213
Sto-rox Primary Center serves 430 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
Sto-rox Primary Center placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Sto-rox Primary Center places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
Sto-rox Primary Center's student population of 430 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 430 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
Sto-rox Primary Center is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Sto-rox Primary Center is 0.59, which is more 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 | #2692 out of 2820 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 11% |
| Black | 57% | 15% |
| White | 28% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 12% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sto-Rox School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Sto-rox Primary Center is Northgate Mshs (1.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is David E Williams Middle School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sto-rox Upper Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Mc Kees Rocks Sto-rox Upper Elementary School Math: 9% | Reading: 28%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 4-6 | 294 students10
0.3 miles
298 Ewing Rd
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 771-3213 0.3 4-6 294 - Coraopolis David E Williams Middle School Math: 67% | Reading: 81%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 5-8 | 833 students10
0.6 miles
60 Gawaldo Dr
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 771-8802 0.6 5-8 833 - Pittsburgh Edgewood Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-3 | 359 students10
1.2 miles
241 Maple Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 731-2238 1.2 PK-3 359 - Pittsburgh Avalon Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 273 students10
1.7 miles
721 California Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
(412) 732-3300 1.7 K-6 273 - Pittsburgh Northgate Mshs Math: 38% | Reading: 69%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 463 students10
1.9 miles
589 Union Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
(412) 732-3300 1.9 7-12 463
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