Elementary Schools in Kiski Area School District


Summary:

The Kiski Area School District in Pennsylvania is home to three exceptional elementary schools: Kiski Area North Primary School, Kiski Area East Primary School, and Kiski Area South Primary School. These schools consistently rank among the top 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with Kiski Area North Primary School and Kiski Area South Primary School standing out as particularly strong performers.

Kiski Area North Primary School and Kiski Area South Primary School both maintain a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating their overall excellence. These schools excel in PSSA test scores, often outperforming the Kiski Area School District and Pennsylvania state averages by significant margins. For example, in 2023-2024, 93.9% of 4th-grade students at Kiski Area North Primary School were proficient or better in PSSA Science, compared to the district and state averages of 94.9% and 77.1%, respectively.

While Kiski Area South Primary School has the highest spending per student at $21,651 for the 2021-2022 school year, it does not necessarily translate to the highest overall performance. Kiski Area North Primary School, with a lower spending per student, outperforms Kiski Area South Primary School in several key metrics. This suggests that the schools' focus on effective teaching practices and a commitment to student success are the driving factors behind their exceptional academic performance, regardless of socioeconomic factors.

District Detail

 200 Poplar Street
Vandergrift, PA 15690-1466

 (724) 845-2022

SchoolDigger Rank:
178th of 610 Pennsylvania districts

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Grades served: K-12
Students: 3,303

Primary Schools: 3
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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