Is East Union Intrmd School a good school?

East Union Intrmd School ranks 606 th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend East Union Intrmd School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 377 students attended East Union Intrmd School.

What is the racial makeup of East Union Intrmd School?

Students at East Union Intrmd School are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of East Union Intrmd School attend?

Students who attend East Union Intrmd School usually go on to attend: Middle : Deer Lakes Middle School High : Deer Lakes High School

East Union Intrmd School

Summary:

East Union Intrmd School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in the Deer Lakes School District in Cheswick, Pennsylvania, with a student population of 377 that is predominantly White.

East Union Intrmd School consistently outperforms the state average in PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) test scores across Math, Science, and English Language Arts (ELA) for all grades. In 2022-2023, the school had 46.8% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to the state average of 39.3%, and 64.8% proficient or better in PSSA ELA, compared to the state's 53.8%. The school's performance in PSSA Science is particularly strong, with 85.3% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the state's 65.6%. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, the school's academic performance remains strong, with its low-income students ranking 357 out of 1,414 Pennsylvania elementary schools in 2022-2023.

While East Union Intrmd School outperforms many nearby schools, such as Acmetonia Elementary School and Highlands Elementary School, it lags behind high-performing schools like Fairview Elementary School (in the Fox Chapel Area School District) and the schools in the Hampton Township School District. Additionally, the school's lack of racial diversity, with over 92% of students being White, may be a factor in its academic performance, as research has shown that diverse student populations can contribute to improved learning outcomes.

Detail:

Public 3-5

57 East Union Road
Cheswick, PA 15024

(724) 265-5330

District: Deer Lakes School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
606^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $28,642

Students who attend East Union Intrmd School usually attend:

Middle:	Deer Lakes Middle School
High:	Deer Lakes High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Number of students: 377

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.6%

Two or more races:

4.2%

African American:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details East Union Intrmd School ranks better than 60.5% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.4. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.6%), two or more races (4.2%), African American (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Union Intrmd School is 12.2. (See more...)

Compare East Union Intrmd School employs 30.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Union Intrmd School is $28,642.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

East Union Intrmd School:

SchoolDigger ranks East Union Intrmd School 606^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See East Union Intrmd School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Disabled students:

White students:

Deer Lakes School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Deer Lakes School District 224^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for East Union Intrmd School

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Rank History for all students at East Union Intrmd School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	79.25	270^th	1302	79.3%
2004	66.18	507^th	1308	61.2%
2005	69.05	433^rd	1299	66.7%
2006	71.75	435^th	1545	71.8%
2007	67.84	545^th	1555	65.0%
2008	63.16	666^th	1551	57.1%
2009	58.91	775^th	1549	50.0%
2010	58.49	824^th	1579	47.8%
2011	60.25	777^th	1597	51.3%
2012	66.14	653^rd	1599	59.2%
2013	68.68	546^th	1519	64.1%
2014	66.13	586^th	1467	60.1%
2015	53.26	837^th	1474	43.2%
2016	58.82	791^st	1554	49.1%
2017	55.33	830^th	1547	46.3%
2018	65.17	630^th	1530	58.8%
2019	64.89	618^th	1544	60.0%
2021	57.55	688^th	1433	52.0%
2022	58.74	715^th	1534	53.4%
2023	64.40	606^th	1534	60.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Union Intrmd School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	71.01	357^th	1414	74.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at East Union Intrmd School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	45.72	521^st	1043	50.0%

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Rank History for White students at East Union Intrmd School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.60	697^th	1236	43.6%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for East Union Intrmd School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	292	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	296
1989	337	1	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	340
1990	339	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	341
1991	236	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	238
1992	292	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	295
1993	305	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	308
1994	314	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	318
1995	285	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	290
1996	285	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	290
1997	274	4	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	279
1998	246	2	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	252
1999	285	2	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	293
2000	427	5	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	436
2001	437	3	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	445
2002	459	7	1	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	473
2003	459	7	1	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	473
2004	470	4	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	480
2005	448	4	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	456
2006	432	3	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	438
2007	423	4	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	432
2008	461	6	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	2	474
2009	465	4	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	4	477
2010	441	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	4	447
2011	401	1	0	5	0	0	3	0	410
2012	405	1	0	3	0	0	6	0	415
2013	418	1	4	6	1	0	8	0	438
2014	435	3	5	4	1	0	9	0	457
2015	436	2	7	3	1	0	6	0	455
2016	410	3	2	2	0	2	2	0	421
2017	452	3	1	3	0	3	4	0	466
2018	429	3	1	6	0	1	9	0	449
2019	454	1	1	3	0	1	5	0	465
2020	411	3	1	4	1	0	9	0	429
2021	394	2	0	4	1	0	15	0	416
2022	364	4	0	8	0	0	18	0	394
2023	349	6	0	6	0	0	16	0	377

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East Union Intrmd School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	296	14.0	21.1	n/a
1989	340	16.8	20.2	n/a
1990	341	16.8	20.2	0
1991	238	15.0	15.8	n/a
1992	295	16.0	18.4	n/a
1993	308	13.0	23.7	n/a
1994	318	15.0	21.2	n/a
1995	290	18.0	16.1	n/a
1996	290	18.0	16.1	n/a
1997	279	18.0	15.5	n/a
1998	252	19.0	13.3	n/a
1999	293	18.0	16.3	n/a
2000	436	25.5	17.1	23.9
2001	445	25.0	17.8	20.2
2002	473	27.1	17.5	20.3
2003	473	27.1	17.5	20.3
2004	480	29.1	16.5	17.5
2005	456	30.6	14.9	21.1
2006	438	31.4	13.9	25.6
2007	432	31.4	13.8	20.1
2008	474	33.5	14.1	24.4
2009	477	33.5	14.2	25.4
2010	447	35.5	12.5	25.1
2011	410	29.5	13.8	23.4
2012	415	24.8	16.7	26
2013	438	26.5	16.4	25.8
2014	457	25.5	17.8	27.4
2015	455	22.0	20.6	26.2
2016	421	26.0	16.1	31.4
2017	466	26.3	17.6	30.9
2018	449	26.3	17.0	35
2019	465	26.6	17.4	31.2
2020	429	26.3	16.2	31.5
2021	416	29.8	13.9	38.9
2022	394	34.8	11.3	41.1
2023	377	30.8	12.2	49.3

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 East Union Intrmd School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	296	14.0	21.1	n/a
1989	340	16.8	20.2	n/a
1990	341	16.8	20.2	0
1991	238	15.0	15.8	n/a
1992	295	16.0	18.4	n/a
1993	308	13.0	23.7	n/a
1994	318	15.0	21.2	n/a
1995	290	18.0	16.1	n/a
1996	290	18.0	16.1	n/a
1997	279	18.0	15.5	n/a
1998	252	19.0	13.3	n/a
1999	293	18.0	16.3	n/a
2000	436	25.5	17.1	23.9
2001	445	25.0	17.8	20.2
2002	473	27.1	17.5	20.3
2003	473	27.1	17.5	20.3
2004	480	29.1	16.5	17.5
2005	456	30.6	14.9	21.1
2006	438	31.4	13.9	25.6
2007	432	31.4	13.8	20.1
2008	474	33.5	14.1	24.4
2009	477	33.5	14.2	25.4
2010	447	35.5	12.5	25.1
2011	410	29.5	13.8	23.4
2012	415	24.8	16.7	26
2013	438	26.5	16.4	25.8
2014	457	25.5	17.8	27.4
2015	455	22.0	20.6	26.2
2016	421	26.0	16.1	31.4
2017	466	26.3	17.6	30.9
2018	449	26.3	17.0	35
2019	465	26.6	17.4	31.2
2020	429	26.3	16.2	31.5
2021	416	29.8	13.9	38.9
2022	394	34.8	11.3	41.1
2023	377	30.8	12.2	49.3

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 East Union Intrmd School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$963 (6.3%)	$14,283 (93.7%)	$15,247
2020	$121 (0.4%)	$29,048 (99.6%)	$29,170
2021	$930 (6.4%)	$13,628 (93.6%)	$14,558
2022	$963 (3.4%)	$27,679 (96.6%)	$28,642

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Union Intrmd School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 618^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 606^th of 1534 Elementary schools	0.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (East Union Intrmd School)	61.4	61.1	0.3%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Union Intrmd School)	67.6	72.2	4.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (East Union Intrmd School)	47.1	44.2	2.9%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (East Union Intrmd School)	85.6	85.3	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (East Union Intrmd School)	76.9	62.8	14.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (East Union Intrmd School)	54.5	37.6	16.9%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (East Union Intrmd School)	65.7	60.6	5.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (East Union Intrmd School)	54.4	46.8	7.6%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (East Union Intrmd School)	85.6	85.3	0.3%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (East Union Intrmd School)	69.7	64.8	4.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	465	377	18.9%
African American	1	6	500%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	3	6	100%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	454	349	23.1%
Two or More Races	5	16	220%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.2%	49.3%	18.2%

Schools Near East Union Intrmd School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)					PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
East Union Intrmd School	Public	3-5	57 East Union Road	Cheswick	15024	Allegheny County	Deer Lakes School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 265-5330	377	31	12.2	49.3%	349 (92.6%)	6 (1.6%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.2%)	64.4	606^th of 1534 public elementary schools	60.5%		58.7	715^th of 1534 public elementary schools	53.4%	109	61.1	44.2	37.6		46.8	85.3	85.3	72.2	62.8	60.6		64.8	$28,642	$963	$27,679
Curtisville Pri Center	Public	K-2	1715 Saxonburg Boulevard	Tarentum	15084	Allegheny County	Deer Lakes School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 265-5340	360	27	13.2	37.5%	336 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.6%)								(n/a)													$18,634	$1,242	$17,393
Hartwood Elementary School	Public	K-5	3730 Saxonburg Blvd	Pittsburgh	15238	Allegheny County	Fox Chapel Area School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 767-5396	412	35	11.8	30.8%	340 (82.5%)	9 (2.2%)	13 (3.2%)	23 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.6%)	94.2	20^th of 1534 public elementary schools	98.7%		92.9	48^th of 1534 public elementary schools	96.9%	28	87.6	93.2	80.0		86.5	98.3	98.3	82.8	89.8	84.2		85.5	$22,363	$325	$22,038
Poff Elementary School	Public	K-5	2990 Haberlein Rd	Gibsonia	15044	Allegheny County	Hampton Township School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 492-6335	314	22	14.4	9.9%	289 (92.0%)	2 (0.6%)	7 (2.2%)	10 (3.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	96	3^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	99.8%		93.1	43^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	97.2%	40	92.7	98.3	78.7		90.8	100.0	100.0	88.9	93.4	95.7		92.6	$50	$02	$49
Hance Elementary School	Public	K-3	5518 Molnar Drive	Gibsonia	15044	Allegheny County	Pine-Richland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 443-1541	408	25	16.2	8.3%	361 (88.5%)	3 (0.7%)	9 (2.2%)	7 (1.7%)	11 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.9%)								(n/a)	75.3				75.3			66.3				66.3	$14,133	$619	$13,513
Central Elementary School	Public	K-5	4100 Middle Rd	Allison Park	15101	Allegheny County	Hampton Township School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 492-6320	435	30	14.4	10.3%	401 (92.2%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (2.1%)	11 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.0%)	91.7	64^th of 1534 public elementary schools	95.8%		92.8	52^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	96.6%	12	83.6	79.3	74.3		79.1	92.2	92.2	83.4	81.8	91.4		85.4	$36	$01	$35
Highlands Elementary School	Public	1-4	101 East 9th Ave	Tarentum	15084	Allegheny County	Highlands School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 224-0300	610	46	13.3	100.0%	405 (66.4%)	70 (11.5%)	19 (3.1%)	10 (1.6%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	102 (16.7%)	36.4	1066^th of 1534 public elementary schools	30.5%		44.2	975^th of 1534 public elementary schools	36.4%	91	44.2	34.7			39.7	70.1	70.1	44.4	39.4			42.1	$17,131	$1,203	$15,928
Fairview Elementary School	Public	K-5	738 Dorseyville Rd	Pittsburgh	15238	Allegheny County	Fox Chapel Area School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 963-9315	377	27	14.1	8.8%	311 (82.5%)	11 (2.9%)	8 (2.1%)	22 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.6%)	97.4	1^st of 1534 public elementary schools	99.9%		96.6	1^st of 1534 public elementary schools	99.9%		98.4	100.0	95.1		97.9	100.0	100.0	100.0	96.9	96.8		97.9	$20,226	$283	$19,942
Acmetonia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	300 Pearl Street	Cheswick	15024	Allegheny County	Allegheny Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 274-6500	484	41	11.9	99.8%	433 (89.5%)	14 (2.9%)	12 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.8%)	54	807^th of 1534 public elementary schools	47.4%		45.4	963^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	37.2%	156	50.0	48.3	41.2	20.0	39.1	89.6	89.6	56.5	59.6	56.4	50.7	55.6	$21,120	$1,669	$19,451
Richland Elementary School	Public	K-3	3811 Bakerstown Road	Gibsonia	15044	Allegheny County	Pine-Richland School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 443-1558	495	34	14.6	5.9%	422 (85.3%)	7 (1.4%)	15 (3.0%)	31 (6.3%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.2%)								(n/a)	81.8				81.8			77.7				77.7	$14,809	$542	$14,267

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