Twin Rivers Elementary School

Summary:

Twin Rivers Elementary School is a public elementary school in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the McKeesport Area School District. The school stands out for its significantly higher percentage of African American students compared to nearby schools, its consistently low academic performance, and its high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Despite spending the most per student ($15,561) compared to nearby schools, which range from $11,468 to $19,825 per student, Twin Rivers Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a 0-1 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts are significantly lower than the state and district averages. In contrast, nearby schools like Francis McClure Elementary School and Park Elementary School have higher academic proficiency rates and better overall rankings.

The stark racial imbalance between Twin Rivers Elementary School, where 58.45% of students are African American, and the surrounding schools, which range from 4.06% to 37.33% African American students, suggests potential issues with school segregation and inequitable access to educational opportunities. Additionally, the extremely high percentage of students (100%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Twin Rivers Elementary School indicates that the school is serving a community with significant economic challenges, which can have a profound impact on student learning and achievement.

Detail:

Public K-5

1600 Cornell St
McKeesport, PA 15132

(412) 664-3750

District: McKeesport Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1407^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,561

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 686

Racial breakdown:

African American:

58.5%

White:

24.9%

Two or more races:

12.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Twin Rivers Elementary School ranks worse than 91.7% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.58. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Twin Rivers Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (58.5%), White (24.9%), two or more races (12.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Twin Rivers Elementary School is 11.5. (See more...)

Compare Twin Rivers Elementary School employs 59.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Twin Rivers Elementary School is $15,561.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Twin Rivers Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Twin Rivers Elementary School 1407^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Twin Rivers Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

African American students:

White students:

McKeesport Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks McKeesport Area School District 538^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Twin Rivers Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Twin Rivers Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2019	10.70	1356^th	1544	12.2%
2021	10.25	1253^rd	1433	12.6%
2022	8.62	1381^st	1534	10.0%
2023	7.58	1407^th	1534	8.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Twin Rivers Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.50	89^th	117	23.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Twin Rivers Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	9.27	1326^th	1414	6.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Twin Rivers Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	21.41	863^rd	1043	17.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Twin Rivers Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	22.66	366^th	437	16.2%

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Rank History for White students at Twin Rivers Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	5.58	1194^th	1236	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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Twin Rivers Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	254	422	1	5	1	0	93	776
2019	239	404	1	9	0	0	106	759
2020	237	409	1	15	1	0	100	763
2021	198	382	1	19	3	2	91	696
2022	197	424	1	19	2	1	91	735
2023	171	401	1	22	2	1	88	686

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

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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 Twin Rivers Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	776	56.0	13.8	100
2019	759	53.5	14.1	100
2020	763	55.7	13.6	99.7
2021	696	55.7	12.4	99.6
2022	735	56.2	13.0	99.6
2023	686	59.5	11.5	100

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 Twin Rivers Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	776	56.0	13.8	100
2019	759	53.5	14.1	100
2020	763	55.7	13.6	99.7
2021	696	55.7	12.4	99.6
2022	735	56.2	13.0	99.6
2023	686	59.5	11.5	100

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 Twin Rivers Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,045 (7.7%)	$12,522 (92.3%)	$13,567
2020	$1,055 (7.3%)	$13,345 (92.7%)	$14,400
2021	$1,918 (12.5%)	$13,459 (87.5%)	$15,377
2022	$3,270 (21.0%)	$12,290 (79.0%)	$15,561

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Twin Rivers 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 1356^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 1407^th of 1534 Elementary schools	3.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Twin Rivers Elementary School)	17.7	6.1	11.6%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Twin Rivers Elementary School)	20	16.6	3.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Twin Rivers Elementary School)	29.3	18.4	10.9%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Twin Rivers Elementary School)	57.9	38.9	19%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Twin Rivers Elementary School)	36.7	17.1	19.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Twin Rivers Elementary School)	10.8	8.6	2.2%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Twin Rivers Elementary School)	23.5	28.9	5.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Twin Rivers Elementary School)	19.4	11.1	8.3%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Twin Rivers Elementary School)	57.9	38.9	19%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Twin Rivers Elementary School)	27.5	20.3	7.2%
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	759	686	9.6%
African American	404	401	0.7%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	9	22	144.4%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	239	171	28.5%
Two or More Races	106	88	17%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Twin Rivers Elementary 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 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th 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 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Twin Rivers Elementary School	Public	K-5	1600 Cornell St	McKeesport	15132	Allegheny County	McKeesport Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 664-3750	686	60	11.5	100.0%	171 (24.9%)	401 (58.5%)	22 (3.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	88 (12.8%)	7.6	1407^th of 1534 public elementary schools	8.3%		8.6	1381^st of 1534 public elementary schools	10.0%	26	6.1	18.4	8.6				11.1	38.9		38.9	16.6	17.1	28.9				20.3	$15,561	$3,271	$12,290
Propel Cs-McKeesport	Public, Charter	K-8	2412 Versailles Avenue	McKeesport	15132	Allegheny County	Propel CS-McKeesport	Yes	No	No	Yes	(412) 325-7305	336	24	14.0		42 (12.5%)	254 (75.6%)	10 (3.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (8.0%)	27.9	1145^th of 1534 public elementary schools	25.4%		23.9	1181^st of 1534 public elementary schools	23.0%	36	45.2	25.0	12.2	35.5	5.7	5.6	20.4	75.0	44.5	58.8	38.7	25.0	27.5	40.7	31.5	38.9	33.5	$17,651	$2,197	$15,454
South Allegheny Elementary School	Public	K-5	1707 Washington Boulevard	McKeesport	15133	Allegheny County	South Allegheny School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 675-3070	578	41	14.2	100.0%	436 (75.4%)	49 (8.5%)	25 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (11.6%)	45.7	938^th of 1534 public elementary schools	38.9%		40.8	1018^th of 1534 public elementary schools	33.6%	80	38.5	46.8	36.3				40.1	83.2		83.2	48.6	57.2	40.7				48.4	$20,009	$2,026	$17,983
Duquesne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	300 Kennedy Avenue	Duquesne	15110	Allegheny County	Duquesne City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 466-5300	439	47	9.4	100.0%	53 (12.1%)	277 (63.1%)	10 (2.3%)	37 (8.4%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	58 (13.2%)	5.8	1452^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	5.3%		6.9	1421^st of 1534 public elementary schools	7.4%	31	9.1	7.7	2.5	0.0			4.9	28.2		28.2	20.8	22.5	17.1	22.5			20.7	$69	$17	$53
Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	10 Center Street	Pittsburgh	15132	Allegheny County	Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(412) 673-7300	305	29	10.6	100.0%	28 (9.2%)	253 (83.0%)	10 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.6%)	15.8	1266^th of 1534 public elementary schools	17.5%		15	1270^th of 1534 public elementary schools	17.2%	4	28.9	10.8	3.1	12.5	29.4	28.6	17.2	54.0	50.0	52.9	37.8	24.3	12.5	50.0	29.4	42.8	31.0	$17,737	$3,621	$14,116
Francis McClure Elementary School	Public	K-5	500 Longvue Dr	McKeesport	15131	Allegheny County	McKeesport Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 664-3740	643	50	12.9	100.0%	263 (40.9%)	240 (37.3%)	45 (7.0%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	88 (13.7%)	26	1160^th of 1534 public elementary schools	24.4%		35.7	1071^st of 1534 public elementary schools	30.2%	89	29.0	29.2	17.6				25.6	58.3		58.3	37.8	42.9	46.1				42.0	$17,302	$3,637	$13,666
Homeville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	4315 Eliza St	West Mifflin	15122	Allegheny County	West Mifflin Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 466-9131	409	31	13.1	99.8%	213 (52.1%)	117 (28.6%)	23 (5.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (13.2%)								(n/a)	46.5						46.5				51.5						51.5	$11,468	$825	$10,643
Clara Barton Elementary School	Public	K-3	764 Beverly Dr	West Mifflin	15122	Allegheny County	West Mifflin Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 466-9131	203	16	13.0	100.0%	128 (63.1%)	35 (17.2%)	8 (3.9%)	8 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (11.8%)								(n/a)	57.4						57.4				63.0						63.0	$14,622	$876	$13,745
Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8	Public	PK, KG-8	1290 Mifflin Road	Pittsburgh	15207	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-4350	272	24	11.1	96.7%	132 (48.5%)	97 (35.7%)	6 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	35 (12.9%)	9.9	1361^st of 1534 public elementary schools	11.3%		15.1	1266^th of 1534 public elementary schools	17.5%	95	25.9	8.3	13.4	10.8	20.9	7.4	14.3	37.5	19.2	28.0	25.9	17.4	28.5	21.6	58.4	14.8	27.0	$27,315	$3,514	$23,801
Park Elementary School	Public	K-4	4100 Main St	Munhall	15120	Allegheny County	Steel Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 464-3600	348	24	14.3	100.0%	266 (76.4%)	44 (12.6%)	6 (1.7%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.8%)	65.7	582^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	62.1%		77.7	336^th of 1534 public elementary schools	78.1%	246	68.7	43.4					58.2	82.6		82.6	67.2	51.1					60.3	$19,825	$3,110	$16,715

Frequently Asked Questions about Twin Rivers Elementary School

Is Twin Rivers Elementary School a good school?

Twin Rivers Elementary School ranks in the bottom 8.3% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

What district is Twin Rivers Elementary School in?

McKeesport Area School District

How many students attend Twin Rivers Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 686 students attended Twin Rivers Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Twin Rivers Elementary School?

Students at Twin Rivers Elementary School are 58% African American, 25% White, 13% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

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