Myrtle Ave Sch

Myrtle Ave Sch is a low-enrollment elementary-level community in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, run under Keystone Oaks SD. The school enrolls 312 students in grades K through 5. By comparison, Pennsylvania's public schools average about 443 students each, so Myrtle Ave Sch sits 30% smaller than that benchmark.

Within Keystone Oaks SD, which oversees 5 schools and 1,911 students, Myrtle Ave Sch is one campus in the system.

Looking at the student body, Myrtle Ave Sch lists that White students make up the majority at 71%. The remainder comes out to 14% Asian, 9% Black, 3% multiracial, 2% Hispanic.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Myrtle Ave Sch reports 31 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 10.1:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 13.1:1 average. About 63% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Allegheny County (around 54%), the school's rate is somewhat above typical.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Myrtle Ave Sch tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 50.4% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 59.8%.

Around the school, the surrounding county (Allegheny County) shows that median household earnings sit near $78,548, about 46% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 7%. Myrtle Ave Sch is one of 277 public schools in Allegheny County (combined enrollment of about 141,392 students).

The closest other public school is Howe El Sch, roughly 0.6 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Myrtle Ave Sch at 7th of 9; the average score across the group is 68.2%.

The school occupies a residential site.

Looking at the recent track record. Myrtle Ave Sch's enrollment has increased 9% since 2018, when it stood at 286 (now 312).

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