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, PA, with 377 students and a 3-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school generally performs better than the state average on PSSA science tests, with 85.9% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024 compared to 65.8% statewide. However, its math and English language arts proficiency rates are more mixed, with some grades above the state average and others below. The school's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with male and low socioeconomic status students tending to perform better than their female and white student counterparts. Additionally, the school has seen a steady increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 38.94% in 2020-2021 to 49.34% in 2022-2023, suggesting a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

When compared to nearby schools, Fairview Elementary School in the Fox Chapel Area School District and Poff Elementary School in the Hampton Township School District significantly outperform East Union Intrmd School on test scores and overall rankings. However, East Union Intrmd School outperforms schools like Acmetonia Elementary and Highlands Elementary, which are in lower-performing districts.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 57 East Union Road
       Cheswick, PA  15024


(724) 265-5330

District: Deer Lakes School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
799th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $28,642 Help


Students who attend East Union Intrmd School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  377

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.6%
Two or more races:
4.2%
African American:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details East Union Intrmd School ranks worse than 52.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.67. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.6%), two or more races (4.2%), African American (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Union Intrmd School is 12.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Union Intrmd School is $28,642.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Union Intrmd School:

SchoolDigger ranks East Union Intrmd School 799th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See East Union Intrmd School in the ranking list.)

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Deer Lakes School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Deer Lakes School District 253rd of 610 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2003 79.25 270th 1302 79.3%
2004 66.18 507th 1308 61.2%
2005 69.05 433rd 1299 66.7%
2006 71.75 435th 1545 71.8%
2007 67.84 545th 1555 65.0%
2008 63.16 666th 1551 57.1%
2009 58.91 775th 1549 50.0%
2010 58.49 824th 1579 47.8%
2011 60.25 777th 1597 51.3%
2012 66.14 653rd 1599 59.2%
2013 68.68 546th 1519 64.1%
2014 66.13 586th 1467 60.1%
2015 53.26 837th 1474 43.2%
2016 58.82 791st 1554 49.1%
2017 55.33 830th 1547 46.3%
2018 65.17 630th 1530 58.8%
2019 64.89 618th 1544 60.0%
2021 57.55 688th 1433 52.0%
2022 58.74 715th 1534 53.4%
2023 64.40 606th 1534 60.5%
2024 54.67 799th 1526 47.6%
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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 357th 1414 74.8%
2024 57.36 649th 1432 54.7%
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Rank History for Female students at East Union Intrmd School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 49.59 846th 1488 43.1%
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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 521st 1043 50.0%
2024 48.31 522nd 1084 51.8%
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Rank History for Male students at East Union Intrmd School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 58.94 671st 1495 55.1%
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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 697th 1236 43.6%
2024 36.40 863rd 1229 29.8%
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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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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

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 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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 618th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 606th 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)61.461.1
 0.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Union Intrmd School)67.672.2
 4.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (East Union Intrmd School)47.144.2
 2.9%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (East Union Intrmd School)85.685.3
 0.3%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (East Union Intrmd School)76.962.8
 14.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (East Union Intrmd School)54.537.6
 16.9%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (East Union Intrmd School)65.760.6
 5.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (East Union Intrmd School)54.446.8
 7.6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (East Union Intrmd School)85.685.3
 0.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (East Union Intrmd School)69.764.8
 4.9%
   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 Students465377
 18.9%
African American16
 500%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic36
 100%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White454349
 23.1%
Two or More Races516
 220%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.2%49.3%
 18.2%


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

Students who attend East Union Intrmd School usually go on to attend:

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

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

East Union Intrmd School ranks 799th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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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.

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