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Park Elementary School vs. Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8

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School Overview

School
Park Elementary School
4100 Main St
Homestead, PA 15120
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8
1290 Mifflin Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 358 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Park Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher 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 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 257 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-4
PK-8
Total Students
358 students
257 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
58% | 42%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Park Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Park Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Steel Valley School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pittsburgh School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#757 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
#2368 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Park Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in PA)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Steel Valley School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Steel Valley 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 Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pittsburgh 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)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Steel Valley 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 Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pittsburgh 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 Park Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8 by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
17
Kindergarten Students
63
30
Grade 1 Students
73
33
Grade 2 Students
90
32
Grade 3 Students
61
14
Grade 4 Students
71
27
Grade 5 Students
-
23
Grade 6 Students
-
17
Grade 7 Students
-
41
Grade 8 Students
-
23

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Steel Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Steel Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
16%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Steel Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
73%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Steel Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Steel Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.44
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Steel Valley School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
98%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Steel Valley School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
(14-15 School Year Data)
3%
(15-16 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Steel Valley School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
 
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