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Aliquippa Elementary School

Summary:

Aliquippa Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 474 students in grades K-6 in the Moon Area School District in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. The school has a predominantly African American student population (64.77%) and an extremely high percentage of students (85.65%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

Despite its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.4, Aliquippa Elementary School has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Pennsylvania, with proficiency rates on the PSSA exams that are significantly lower than the state averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates were just 6.1% in math, 34.5% in science, and 12.5% in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 39.3%, 65.6%, and 53.8%, respectively. The school has received a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 9 years, indicating persistent low performance.

In contrast, the nearby Bon Meade Elementary School, Freedom Area Elementary School, and Independence Elementary School have significantly higher academic performance, lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and higher SchoolDigger rankings compared to Aliquippa Elementary School. This stark contrast in educational opportunities and outcomes within the region highlights the need for a comprehensive review of the school's strategies and resource allocation to address the underlying issues and provide equitable learning opportunities for all students.


Detail:

Public K-6

 800 Twenty-First Street
       Aliquippa, PA  15001

(724) 857-7500

District: Aliquippa School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1489th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,054 Help


Students who attend Aliquippa Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.4 Help
Number of students:  474

Racial breakdown:

African American:
64.8%
Two or more races:
15.6%
White:
11.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Aliquippa Elementary School ranks worse than 97.1% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.6. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (64.8%), two or more races (15.6%), White (11.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 85.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Aliquippa Elementary School is 9.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Aliquippa Elementary School is $23,054.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Aliquippa Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Aliquippa Elementary School 1489th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Aliquippa Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Aliquippa School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Aliquippa School District 586th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Aliquippa Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Aliquippa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 34.40 1217th 1545 21.2%
2007 31.50 1242nd 1555 20.1%
2008 19.38 1351st 1551 12.9%
2009 30.76 1276th 1549 17.6%
2011 13.23 1451st 1597 9.1%
2012 23.62 1337th 1599 16.4%
2013 13.88 1320th 1519 13.1%
2014 11.71 1296th 1467 11.7%
2015 11.76 1285th 1474 12.8%
2016 7.08 1423rd 1554 8.4%
2017 5.26 1448th 1547 6.4%
2018 6.92 1406th 1530 8.1%
2019 6.83 1410th 1544 8.7%
2021 4.10 1399th 1433 2.4%
2022 5.35 1463rd 1534 4.6%
2023 4.60 1489th 1534 2.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Aliquippa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 6.37 1377th 1414 2.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Aliquippa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.43 1008th 1043 3.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Aliquippa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.33 422nd 437 3.4%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Open Quote The elementary school is great they are very involved with your childs development. Make Aliquippa Great Again! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Aliquippa Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 415 553 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 969
1989 414 544 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 958
1990 427 556 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 983
1991 414 571 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 985
1992 286 455 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 742
1993 260 456 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 716
1994 264 491 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 756
1995 282 567 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 853
1996 282 567 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 853
1997 281 536 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 822
1998 282 507 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 793
1999 259 490 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 753
2000 239 496 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 737
2001 199 454 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 654
2002 146 430 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 579
2003 146 430 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 579
2004 147 433 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 584
2005 122 407 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 533
2006 122 408 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 538
2007 123 401 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 531
2008 111 355 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 475
2009 115 335 4 5 0 n/a n/a 9 468
2010 169 482 6 4 4 n/a n/a 22 687
2011 155 483 5 8 0 0 34 0 685
2012 167 487 2 10 0 0 45 0 711
2013 174 471 1 6 0 0 58 0 710
2014 158 467 1 6 0 0 64 0 696
2015 152 460 1 6 0 0 75 0 694
2016 118 456 1 9 0 0 66 0 650
2017 110 443 2 15 0 0 67 0 637
2018 109 412 0 14 0 0 61 0 596
2019 101 407 0 12 0 0 71 0 591
2020 78 367 0 26 0 0 84 0 555
2021 70 340 0 32 0 0 74 0 516
2022 65 345 0 44 0 1 85 0 540
2023 56 307 0 36 0 1 74 0 474

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Aliquippa Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 969 39.0 24.8 n/a
1989 958 48.0 19.9 n/a
1990 983 49.0 20.0 0
1991 985 49.0 20.1 n/a
1992 742 39.8 18.6 n/a
1993 716 42.0 17.0 n/a
1994 756 46.0 16.4 n/a
1995 853 53.0 16.1 n/a
1996 853 53.0 16.1 n/a
1997 822 54.0 15.2 n/a
1998 793 56.0 14.2 n/a
1999 753 51.0 14.8 n/a
2000 737 56.0 13.2 79.5
2001 654 55.0 11.9 78.3
2002 579 54.5 10.6 82
2003 579 54.5 10.6 82
2004 584 53.5 10.9 86.8
2005 533 53.5 10.0 89.1
2006 538 51.5 10.4 83.8
2007 531 52.0 10.2 83.6
2008 475 55.8 8.5 85.9
2009 468 52.7 8.9 88.2
2010 687 63.7 10.7 88.4
2011 685 58.5 11.7 87.3
2012 711 52.7 13.4 91.1
2013 710 50.0 14.1 84.9
2014 696 47.7 14.5 91.5
2015 694 50.0 13.8 99.6
2016 650 48.0 13.5 100
2017 637 48.5 13.1 100
2018 596 48.6 12.2 99.7
2019 591 47.6 12.4 99.5
2020 555 47.5 11.6 86.5
2021 516 46.3 11.1 82.9
2022 540 47.3 11.4 99.3
2023 474 50.0 9.4 85.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Aliquippa Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 969 39.0 24.8 n/a
1989 958 48.0 19.9 n/a
1990 983 49.0 20.0 0
1991 985 49.0 20.1 n/a
1992 742 39.8 18.6 n/a
1993 716 42.0 17.0 n/a
1994 756 46.0 16.4 n/a
1995 853 53.0 16.1 n/a
1996 853 53.0 16.1 n/a
1997 822 54.0 15.2 n/a
1998 793 56.0 14.2 n/a
1999 753 51.0 14.8 n/a
2000 737 56.0 13.2 79.5
2001 654 55.0 11.9 78.3
2002 579 54.5 10.6 82
2003 579 54.5 10.6 82
2004 584 53.5 10.9 86.8
2005 533 53.5 10.0 89.1
2006 538 51.5 10.4 83.8
2007 531 52.0 10.2 83.6
2008 475 55.8 8.5 85.9
2009 468 52.7 8.9 88.2
2010 687 63.7 10.7 88.4
2011 685 58.5 11.7 87.3
2012 711 52.7 13.4 91.1
2013 710 50.0 14.1 84.9
2014 696 47.7 14.5 91.5
2015 694 50.0 13.8 99.6
2016 650 48.0 13.5 100
2017 637 48.5 13.1 100
2018 596 48.6 12.2 99.7
2019 591 47.6 12.4 99.5
2020 555 47.5 11.6 86.5
2021 516 46.3 11.1 82.9
2022 540 47.3 11.4 99.3
2023 474 50.0 9.4 85.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Aliquippa Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,024 (6.8%) $13,953 (93.2%) $14,977
2020 $1,278 (5.3%) $22,882 (94.7%) $24,160
2021 $1,265 (5.6%) $21,396 (94.4%) $22,661
2022 $1,287 (5.6%) $21,767 (94.4%) $23,054

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Aliquippa Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1410th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1489th of 1534 Elementary schools
 5.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Aliquippa Elementary School)22.911.3
 11.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Aliquippa Elementary School)26.517
 9.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Aliquippa Elementary School)9.78.6
 1.1%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Aliquippa Elementary School)56.534.5
 22%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Aliquippa Elementary School)37.113.8
 23.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Aliquippa Elementary School)2.72.9
 0.2%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Aliquippa Elementary School)119
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Aliquippa Elementary School)4.42.9
 1.5%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Aliquippa Elementary School)30.911.5
 19.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Aliquippa Elementary School)10.46.1
 4.3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Aliquippa Elementary School)56.534.5
 22%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Aliquippa Elementary School)25.912.5
 13.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students591474
 19.8%
African American407307
 24.6%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1236
 200%
Pacific Islander01
White10156
 44.6%
Two or More Races7174
 4.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.5%85.7%
 13.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Aliquippa Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 474 students attended Aliquippa Elementary School.

Aliquippa Elementary School ranks in the bottom 2.9% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students who attend Aliquippa Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School

Students at Aliquippa Elementary School are 65% African American, 16% Two or more races, 12% White, 8% Hispanic.


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