Wilkinsburg Borough School District
- 718 WALLACE AVE
- WILKINSBURG, PA 15221
- (412) 371-9667
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 68.5% | 82.7% |
| Dropout Rate | 2.8% | 2.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $15,231 | $11,954 |
| Students Per Teacher | 10.3 | 13.7 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | - |
| Number of Students | 1,453 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 141 | - |
District Test Scores
PSSA - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 52.6% | 84.5% | |
| 2009 | 53.9% | 81.7% | |
| 2008 | 64.3% | 80.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 28.9% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 49.5% | 77.0% | |
| 2008 | 53.5% | 76.8% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 57.0% | 84.9% | |
| 2009 | 61.1% | 81.8% | |
| 2008 | 43.8% | 79.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 39.6% | 72.9% | |
| 2009 | 42.5% | 72.6% | |
| 2008 | 30.6% | 70.1% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 47.5% | 81.4% | |
| 2009 | 60.6% | 83.4% | |
| 2008 | 40.0% | 81.5% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 57.6% | 74.4% | |
| 2009 | 55.4% | 73.5% | |
| 2008 | 61.7% | 73.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 41.2% | 64.1% | |
| 2009 | 37.9% | 64.5% | |
| 2008 | 32.6% | 61.6% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 35.6% | 61.8% | |
| 2009 | 21.6% | 58.1% | |
| 2008 | 32.9% | 57.3% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 48.9% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 54.5% | 75.7% | |
| 2008 | 42.0% | 72.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 35.7% | 68.8% | |
| 2009 | 34.1% | 67.6% | |
| 2008 | 24.1% | 66.9% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 33.3% | 77.9% | |
| 2009 | 38.7% | 75.3% | |
| 2008 | 37.2% | 70.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 33.3% | 73.5% | |
| 2009 | 28.0% | 71.4% | |
| 2008 | 34.0% | 70.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 27.2% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 30.0% | 71.3% | |
| 2008 | 31.9% | 70.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 46.3% | 81.9% | |
| 2009 | 50.5% | 80.5% | |
| 2008 | 46.2% | 78.3% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 5.7% | 57.2% | |
| 2009 | 17.3% | 54.8% | |
| 2008 | 17.0% | 52.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 29.9% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 23.2% | 71.2% | |
| 2008 | 19.6% | 69.1% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 15.7% | 59.6% | |
| 2009 | 19.2% | 55.6% | |
| 2008 | 21.0% | 55.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 17.1% | 67.2% | |
| 2009 | 25.5% | 65.2% | |
| 2008 | 23.3% | 64.7% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 2.9% | 39.8% | |
| 2009 | 3.6% | 39.7% | |
| 2008 | 2.8% | 35.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 46.5% | 80.7% | |
| 2009 | 57.4% | 82.7% | |
| 2008 | 56.0% | 85.8% | |
Distict total - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 34.9% | - | |
Source: PA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 1,453 | 10.3 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 49 |
| Kindergarten Students | 111 |
| 1st Grade Students | 105 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 116 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 122 |
| 4th Grade Students | 115 |
| 5th Grade Students | 113 |
| 6th Grade Students | 112 |
| 7th Grade Students | 85 |
| 8th Grade Students | 76 |
| 9th Grade Students | 94 |
| 10th Grade Students | 75 |
| 11th Grade Students | 87 |
| 12th Grade Students | 89 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | - |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Hispanic | 6 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 1,298 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 24 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 706 |
| Female | 624 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 141 | 10.3 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 3 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 10 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 63 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 57 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 7 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 25 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | - |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 5 |
| Elementary | 3 |
| Secondary | 2 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 2 |
| Library Support Staff | 3 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 88 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 6 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 7 |
| School Administrators | 16 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 18 |
| Student Support Services | 11 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 31 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $28,987,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $13,096,000 | 45.2% |
| Property Tax | $11,501,000 | 39.7% |
| Public Utility Tax | $20,000 | 0.07% |
| Individual And Corporate Income Taxes | $751,000 | 2.6% |
| All Other Taxes | $86,000 | 0.3% |
| Other School Systems | $78,000 | 0.3% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $11,000 | 0.04% |
| School Lunch | $162,000 | 0.6% |
| Rents and Royalties | $3,000 | 0.01% |
| Interest Earnings | $194,000 | 0.7% |
| Private Contributions | $245,000 | 0.8% |
| Miscellaneous | $45,000 | 0.2% |
| Total State Revenues | $11,984,000 | 41.3% |
| General Formula Assistance | $6,812,000 | 23.5% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $984,000 | 3.4% |
| Special Education Programs | $1,231,000 | 4.2% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $482,000 | 1.7% |
| School Lunch Programs | $41,000 | 0.1% |
| Transportation Programs | $229,000 | 0.8% |
| Other Programs | $2,205,000 | 7.6% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $3,907,000 | 13.5% |
| Through State - Title I | $1,205,000 | 4.2% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $251,000 | 0.9% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $518,000 | 1.8% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $12,000 | 0.04% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $527,000 | 1.8% |
| Through State - Other | $505,000 | 1.7% |
| Direct - Other | $889,000 | 3.1% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $22,831,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $13,693,000 | 60.0% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $8,357,000 | 36.6% |
| Student Support | $1,568,000 | 5.4% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $891,000 | 3.1% |
| General Administration Support | $665,000 | 2.3% |
| School Administration Support | $986,000 | 3.4% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $2,521,000 | 8.7% |
| Student Transportation Support | $778,000 | 2.7% |
| Other Support Services | $948,000 | 3.3% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $781,000 | 3.4% |
| Food Services | $781,000 | 2.7% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 68.5% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 85 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 12 | 2.8% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Wilkinsburg Borough School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 5
- Students: 1,453
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 141
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
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| JOHNSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1256 Franklin Ave
Wilkinsburg, PA Public | PK-6 | 221 | 9.0 |  Review This School |
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| KELLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
400 Kelly Ave
Wilkinsburg, PA Public | PK-6 | 343 | 10.9 | Review This School |
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| TURNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1833 Laketon Rd
Wilkinsburg, PA Public | PK-6 | 279 | 10.7 | Review This School |
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| WILKINSBURG HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
747 Wallace Ave
Wilkinsburg, PA Public | 9-12 | 345 | 8.7 | Review This School |
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| WILKINSBURG MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
747 Wallace Ave
Pittsburgh, PA Public | 7-8 | 161 | 9.0 | Review This School |
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