Myrtle Ave School

Summary:

Myrtle Ave School is an elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA, serving 324 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Keystone Oaks School District, which is ranked 81 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 4-star rating.

Myrtle Ave School consistently outperforms the state average in PSSA test scores across Math, Science, and English Language Arts, with particularly strong performance in Science. However, the school lags behind its own district's performance, with the Keystone Oaks School District scoring higher in most PSSA subjects and grade levels. The school's performance is strongest in the lower grades, with 3rd grade Math and ELA scores exceeding the district and state averages. Myrtle Ave School has a relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 59.26% receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023.

Myrtle Ave School spends significantly more per student ($17,544 in 2021-2022) compared to the state average, which may contribute to its strong academic performance. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.9 to 13.8 over the past 3 years. Comparing Myrtle Ave School to the nearby high-performing schools in the Mt. Lebanon School District provides a useful benchmark for understanding the school's strengths and areas for improvement.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3724 Myrtle Ave
       Pittsburgh, PA  15234-2168


(412) 571-6137

District: Keystone Oaks School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
623rd of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,544 Help


Students who attend Myrtle Ave School usually attend:

Middle:    Keystone Oaks Middle School
High:    Keystone Oaks High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  324

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.2%
Asian:
12.3%
African American:
9.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Myrtle Ave School ranks better than 59.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Keystone Oaks School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.63. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.2%), Asian (12.3%), African American (9.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Keystone Oaks School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Myrtle Ave School is 13.8, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Keystone Oaks School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Myrtle Ave School is $17,544, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Keystone Oaks School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Myrtle Ave School:

SchoolDigger ranks Myrtle Ave School 623rd of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Myrtle Ave School in the ranking list.)

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Keystone Oaks School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Keystone Oaks School District 81st of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Myrtle Ave School

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Rank History for all students at Myrtle Ave School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 84.95 168th 1302 87.1%
2004 76.18 323rd 1308 75.3%
2005 80.51 184th 1299 85.8%
2006 73.60 392nd 1545 74.6%
2007 79.17 249th 1555 84.0%
2008 70.26 475th 1551 69.4%
2009 69.79 471st 1549 69.6%
2010 64.97 636th 1579 59.7%
2011 71.66 449th 1597 71.9%
2012 79.72 217th 1599 86.4%
2013 69.67 515th 1519 66.1%
2014 77.82 277th 1467 81.1%
2016 66.81 597th 1554 61.6%
2017 70.49 496th 1547 67.9%
2018 73.77 407th 1530 73.4%
2019 78.23 321st 1544 79.2%
2021 73.68 383rd 1433 73.3%
2022 75.56 373rd 1534 75.7%
2023 69.68 501st 1534 67.3%
2024 63.63 623rd 1526 59.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Myrtle Ave School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.77 212th 1414 85.0%
2024 71.56 363rd 1432 74.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Myrtle Ave School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 67.03 525th 1488 64.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Myrtle Ave School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.39 142nd 1043 86.4%
2024 76.48 182nd 1084 83.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Myrtle Ave School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 56.26 722nd 1495 51.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Myrtle Ave School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 5.41 164th 168 2.4%
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Rank History for White students at Myrtle Ave School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.65 479th 1236 61.2%
2024 53.36 591st 1229 51.9%
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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.

Myrtle Ave School Test Scores
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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, February 23, 2012

Open Quote I had to pull my child out of Myrtle due to ill communication and negligence of the faculty. I would not recommend any parent send their child to Myrtle Elementary. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Myrtle Ave School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 164 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 167
1989 167 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 169
1990 191 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 194
1991 204 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 206
1992 199 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 200
1993 203 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 207
1994 195 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 200
1995 197 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 203
1996 197 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 203
1997 428 18 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1998 432 13 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1999 423 15 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 444
2000 416 12 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 433
2001 381 6 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 393
2002 350 5 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 357
2003 350 5 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 357
2004 349 7 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2005 339 8 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 349
2006 337 6 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 347
2007 318 18 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2008 328 15 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 355
2009 306 14 9 9 0 n/a n/a 4 342
2010 315 10 10 7 0 n/a n/a 6 348
2011 307 5 16 7 0 0 8 0 343
2012 297 4 22 8 0 0 19 0 350
2013 293 3 21 10 0 0 19 0 346
2014 275 5 18 13 0 0 18 0 329
2015 269 6 19 15 0 1 17 0 327
2016 224 6 22 18 0 1 18 0 289
2017 209 8 37 19 0 0 19 0 292
2018 201 16 39 12 0 0 18 0 286
2019 203 19 51 11 0 0 24 0 308
2020 201 24 52 9 0 0 27 0 313
2021 200 27 57 6 0 0 12 0 302
2022 211 24 47 8 0 0 14 0 304
2023 234 30 40 9 0 0 11 0 324

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 Myrtle Ave School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 167 11.0 15.1 n/a
1989 169 11.0 15.3 n/a
1990 194 10.1 19.2 0
1991 206 10.6 19.4 n/a
1992 200 11.4 17.5 n/a
1993 207 15.6 13.3 n/a
1994 200 14.5 13.8 n/a
1995 203 15.5 13.1 n/a
1996 203 15.5 13.1 n/a
1997 451 27.0 16.7 n/a
1998 451 27.0 16.7 n/a
1999 444 27.0 16.4 n/a
2000 433 26.0 16.7 27.9
2001 393 27.0 14.6 24.9
2002 357 24.2 14.8 22.1
2003 357 24.2 14.8 22.1
2004 358 23.8 15.0 25.4
2005 349 23.8 14.7 22.6
2006 347 24.7 14.0 29.7
2007 346 24.2 14.3 30.9
2008 355 26.7 13.3 32.4
2009 342 27.8 12.3 31.7
2010 348 25.9 13.4 33.6
2011 343 26.7 12.8 30.3
2012 350 24.3 14.4 31.7
2013 346 24.2 14.2 39
2014 329 25.0 13.1 38.3
2015 327 26.0 12.5 48.6
2016 289 22.0 13.1 52.6
2017 292 28.2 10.3 36.6
2018 286 27.2 10.5 40.2
2019 308 27.2 11.3 42.2
2020 313 26.1 11.9 50.8
2021 302 25.2 11.9 51
2022 304 24.7 12.2 52.3
2023 324 23.4 13.8 59.3

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 Myrtle Ave School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 167 11.0 15.1 n/a
1989 169 11.0 15.3 n/a
1990 194 10.1 19.2 0
1991 206 10.6 19.4 n/a
1992 200 11.4 17.5 n/a
1993 207 15.6 13.3 n/a
1994 200 14.5 13.8 n/a
1995 203 15.5 13.1 n/a
1996 203 15.5 13.1 n/a
1997 451 27.0 16.7 n/a
1998 451 27.0 16.7 n/a
1999 444 27.0 16.4 n/a
2000 433 26.0 16.7 27.9
2001 393 27.0 14.6 24.9
2002 357 24.2 14.8 22.1
2003 357 24.2 14.8 22.1
2004 358 23.8 15.0 25.4
2005 349 23.8 14.7 22.6
2006 347 24.7 14.0 29.7
2007 346 24.2 14.3 30.9
2008 355 26.7 13.3 32.4
2009 342 27.8 12.3 31.7
2010 348 25.9 13.4 33.6
2011 343 26.7 12.8 30.3
2012 350 24.3 14.4 31.7
2013 346 24.2 14.2 39
2014 329 25.0 13.1 38.3
2015 327 26.0 12.5 48.6
2016 289 22.0 13.1 52.6
2017 292 28.2 10.3 36.6
2018 286 27.2 10.5 40.2
2019 308 27.2 11.3 42.2
2020 313 26.1 11.9 50.8
2021 302 25.2 11.9 51
2022 304 24.7 12.2 52.3
2023 324 23.4 13.8 59.3

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 Myrtle Ave School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,427 (9.1%) $14,288 (90.9%) $15,715
2020 $964 (6.3%) $14,422 (93.7%) $15,386
2021 $4,395 (23.2%) $14,559 (76.8%) $18,954
2022 $1,006 (5.7%) $16,538 (94.3%) $17,544

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Myrtle Ave School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 321st of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 501st of 1534 Elementary schools
 11.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Myrtle Ave School)76.364.6
 11.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Myrtle Ave School)84.362.5
 21.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Myrtle Ave School)59.535.1
 24.4%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Myrtle Ave School)89.692.9
 3.3%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Myrtle Ave School)80.967.9
 13%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Myrtle Ave School)6460.5
 3.5%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Myrtle Ave School)6864.6
 3.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Myrtle Ave School)65.952.3
 13.6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Myrtle Ave School)89.692.9
 3.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Myrtle Ave School)7765.1
 11.9%
   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 Students308324
 5.2%
African American1930
 57.9%
American Indian00
Asian5140
 21.6%
Hispanic119
 18.2%
Pacific Islander00
White203234
 15.3%
Two or More Races2411
 54.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.2%59.3%
 17.1%


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Students who attend Myrtle Ave School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Keystone Oaks Middle School
High : Keystone Oaks High School

Myrtle Ave School ranks 623rd of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Myrtle Ave School are 72% White, 12% Asian, 9% African American, 3% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 324 students attended Myrtle Ave School.


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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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