Is Markham Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Markham Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 31 st of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools.

How many students attend Markham Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 300 students attended Markham Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Markham Elementary School?

Students at Markham Elementary School are 89% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Markham Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Markham Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Jefferson Middle School High : Mt Lebanon Senior High School

Markham Elementary School

Summary:

Markham Elementary School is a public K-5 school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving around 300 students and part of the highly-ranked Mt. Lebanon School District. Markham consistently ranks among the top 1% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with exceptional academic performance that far exceeds state and district averages.

Markham Elementary students excel on standardized tests, with 88.8% scoring proficient or better in Math and 82.6% in English Language Arts, compared to 71.6% and 83.2% in the district, and just 39.3% and 53.8% statewide. The school also boasts a 96.4% proficiency rate in science. However, Markham has a significantly higher percentage of white students (88.67%) compared to nearby schools like Myrtle Ave School and Dormont Elementary, which have more diverse student populations and lower academic performance.

Markham's student population also comes from relatively affluent families, with only 6.67% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, in contrast to the higher percentages at surrounding schools. Additionally, Markham spends significantly more per student ($16,587 in 2021-2022) than the state average, which likely contributes to its exceptional resources and educational outcomes. These factors highlight the complex relationship between demographics, funding, and academic success, underscoring the need for equitable access to high-quality education for all students, regardless of their background.

Detail:

Public K-5

165 Crescent Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15228-1045

(412) 344-2152

District: Mt Lebanon School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
31^st of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,587

Students who attend Markham Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Jefferson Middle School
High:	Mt Lebanon Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 300

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.7%

Two or more races:

5.7%

Hispanic:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 6.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Markham Elementary School ranks better than 98% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Mt Lebanon School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.35. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.7%), two or more races (5.7%), Hispanic (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 6.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Mt Lebanon School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Markham Elementary School is 14. 3 elementary schools in the Mt Lebanon School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Markham Elementary School employs 21.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Markham Elementary School is $16,587, which is the 2^nd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Mt Lebanon School District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Markham Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Markham Elementary School 31^st of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Markham Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Mt Lebanon School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mt Lebanon School District 18^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Markham Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Markham Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	92.74	35^th	1302	97.3%
2004	90.58	53^rd	1308	95.9%
2005	84.77	89^th	1299	93.1%
2006	89.90	14^th	1545	99.1%
2007	87.40	48^th	1555	96.9%
2008	88.33	20^th	1551	98.7%
2009	83.37	101^st	1549	93.5%
2010	84.47	75^th	1579	95.3%
2011	82.55	128^th	1597	92.0%
2012	84.54	68^th	1599	95.7%
2013	88.48	12^th	1519	99.2%
2014	90.81	2^nd	1467	99.9%
2016	93.00	11^th	1554	99.3%
2017	94.88	1^st	1547	99.9%
2018	94.23	3^rd	1530	99.8%
2019	93.72	6^th	1544	99.6%
2021	95.99	5^th	1433	99.7%
2022	93.79	26^th	1534	98.3%
2023	93.35	31^st	1534	98.0%

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Rank History for White students at Markham Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	91.83	38^th	1236	96.9%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

Review counts

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67%

33%

by a parent
Monday, December 18, 2017

Very frustrated with the treatment towards my son. Within one morning he was sent to the nurse’s office 4 times because of his allergies. I was told that it was a distraction. When I spoke to his principal about it, his response was that the coughing was distracting other children. He is in second grade and really, coughing is now not acceptable in class? Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, November 13, 2017

Very good school and neighborhood. Both my boys truly enjoyed themselves and seemed to learn a lot. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, November 8, 2017

There is not a better elementary school public or private in the area. Wonderful teaching, a focus on learning and a genuine compassion for students Close Quote

Enrollment information for Markham Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	351	3	0	1	5	n/a	n/a	360
1989	380	4	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	390
1990	396	1	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	402
1991	399	2	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	406
1992	412	3	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	422
1993	437	3	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	444
1994	463	2	8	0	0	n/a	n/a	473
1995	487	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	491
1996	487	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	491
1997	456	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	460
1998	468	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	470
1999	377	1	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	382
2000	364	2	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	370
2001	357	5	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	366
2002	337	3	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	343
2003	337	3	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	343
2004	303	5	8	0	0	n/a	n/a	316
2005	336	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	339
2006	326	2	5	4	2	n/a	n/a	339
2007	326	2	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	338
2008	337	2	7	4	0	n/a	n/a	350
2009	333	3	8	3	0	n/a	n/a	347
2010	342	7	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	357
2011	325	5	4	1	0	0	1	336
2012	333	5	5	3	0	0	2	348
2013	314	5	9	2	0	0	5	335
2014	297	6	9	2	0	2	9	325
2015	301	4	9	2	0	2	11	329
2016	279	3	8	3	0	2	12	307
2017	292	3	7	2	0	0	16	320
2018	296	2	6	5	0	0	17	326
2019	280	4	4	8	0	0	10	306
2020	280	6	10	7	0	0	18	321
2021	279	2	4	8	0	0	12	305
2022	267	2	6	9	0	0	15	299
2023	266	2	5	10	0	0	17	300

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 Markham Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	360	22.0	16.3	n/a
1989	390	24.5	15.9	n/a
1990	402	24.7	16.2	0
1991	406	24.4	16.6	n/a
1992	422	23.9	17.6	n/a
1993	444	20.0	22.2	n/a
1994	473	27.0	17.5	n/a
1995	491	28.7	17.1	n/a
1996	491	28.7	17.1	n/a
1997	460	26.7	17.2	n/a
1998	470	25.5	18.4	n/a
1999	382	22.0	17.4	n/a
2000	370	20.5	18.0	0.5
2001	366	23.5	15.6	0
2002	343	22.7	15.1	0
2003	343	22.7	15.1	0
2004	316	23.2	13.6	0
2005	339	23.1	14.7	0
2006	339	22.7	14.9	0
2007	338	23.0	14.7	0
2008	350	24.9	14.1	n/a
2009	347	23.8	14.6	n/a
2010	357	25.9	13.7	2
2011	336	22.9	14.6	3
2012	348	23.1	15.0	3.2
2013	335	21.2	15.8	3.3
2014	325	21.4	15.1	2.8
2015	329	22.0	14.9	5.5
2016	307	20.0	15.3	4.2
2017	320	20.9	15.3	5
2018	326	21.1	15.4	2.8
2019	306	21.6	14.1	4.9
2020	321	20.7	15.5	4.7
2021	305	21.8	13.9	4.9
2022	299	22.4	13.3	5
2023	300	21.4	14.0	6.7

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 Markham Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	360	22.0	16.3	n/a
1989	390	24.5	15.9	n/a
1990	402	24.7	16.2	0
1991	406	24.4	16.6	n/a
1992	422	23.9	17.6	n/a
1993	444	20.0	22.2	n/a
1994	473	27.0	17.5	n/a
1995	491	28.7	17.1	n/a
1996	491	28.7	17.1	n/a
1997	460	26.7	17.2	n/a
1998	470	25.5	18.4	n/a
1999	382	22.0	17.4	n/a
2000	370	20.5	18.0	0.5
2001	366	23.5	15.6	0
2002	343	22.7	15.1	0
2003	343	22.7	15.1	0
2004	316	23.2	13.6	0
2005	339	23.1	14.7	0
2006	339	22.7	14.9	0
2007	338	23.0	14.7	0
2008	350	24.9	14.1	n/a
2009	347	23.8	14.6	n/a
2010	357	25.9	13.7	2
2011	336	22.9	14.6	3
2012	348	23.1	15.0	3.2
2013	335	21.2	15.8	3.3
2014	325	21.4	15.1	2.8
2015	329	22.0	14.9	5.5
2016	307	20.0	15.3	4.2
2017	320	20.9	15.3	5
2018	326	21.1	15.4	2.8
2019	306	21.6	14.1	4.9
2020	321	20.7	15.5	4.7
2021	305	21.8	13.9	4.9
2022	299	22.4	13.3	5
2023	300	21.4	14.0	6.7

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 Markham Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$115 (0.8%)	$14,242 (99.2%)	$14,356
2020	$112 (0.8%)	$14,754 (99.2%)	$14,866
2021	$84 (0.5%)	$15,568 (99.5%)	$15,652
2022	$567 (3.4%)	$16,019 (96.6%)	$16,587

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Markham 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 6^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 31^st of 1534 Elementary schools	1.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Markham Elementary School)	89.8	89.8
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Markham Elementary School)	95.9	83.7	12.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Markham Elementary School)	81.8	89.3	7.5%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Markham Elementary School)	96.3	96.4	0.1%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Markham Elementary School)	94.6	75	19.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Markham Elementary School)	95.7	87.3	8.4%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Markham Elementary School)	100	89.1	10.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Markham Elementary School)	88.7	88.8	0.1%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Markham Elementary School)	96.3	96.4	0.1%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Markham Elementary School)	96.7	82.6	14.1%
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	306	300	2%
African American	4	2	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	5	25%
Hispanic	8	10	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	280	266	5%
Two or More Races	10	17	70%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	4.9%	6.7%	1.8%

Schools Near Markham 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 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 All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Markham Elementary School	Public	K-5	165 Crescent Dr	Pittsburgh	15228	Allegheny County	Mt Lebanon School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 344-2152	300	21	14.0	6.7%	266 (88.7%)	2 (0.7%)	10 (3.3%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.7%)	93.3	31^st of 1534 public elementary schools	98.0%		93.8	26^th of 1534 public elementary schools	98.3%	5	89.8	89.3	87.3	88.8	96.4	96.4	83.7	75.0	89.1	82.6	$16,587	$567	$16,019
Foster Elementary School	Public	K-5	700 Vermont Ave	Pittsburgh	15234	Allegheny County	Mt Lebanon School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 344-2162	288	22	13.1	12.2%	231 (80.2%)	5 (1.7%)	9 (3.1%)	25 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.3%)	89.7	102^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	93.4%		93.1	42^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	97.3%	60	73.5	89.1	70.6	78.3	97.9	97.9	76.6	80.4	79.5	78.7	$18,044	$550	$17,493
Hoover Elementary School	Public	K-5	37 Robb Hollow Rd	Pittsburgh	15243	Allegheny County	Mt Lebanon School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 276-7411	281	20	13.9	18.5%	206 (73.3%)	7 (2.5%)	8 (2.8%)	47 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.6%)	87.8	138^th of 1534 public elementary schools	91.0%		88.4	123^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	92.0%	15	80.0	84.0	57.8	74.5	96.0	96.0	78.5	77.6	75.0	77.1	$16,024	$762	$15,262
Washington Elementary School	Public	K-5	735 Washington Rd	Pittsburgh	15228	Allegheny County	Mt Lebanon School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 344-2142	391	34	11.5	17.9%	298 (76.2%)	16 (4.1%)	28 (7.2%)	19 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.7%)	89.1	113^th of 1534 public elementary schools	92.6%		91.6	64^th of 1534 public elementary schools	95.8%	49	78.6	76.4	76.7	77.2	96.4	96.4	78.6	76.4	74.0	76.2	$15,476	$1,148	$14,328
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	K-5	11 Moffett St	Pittsburgh	15243	Allegheny County	Mt Lebanon School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 344-2167	314	21	15.0	9.9%	257 (81.8%)	7 (2.2%)	9 (2.9%)	19 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.0%)	83.1	222^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	85.5%		93.6	33^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	97.8%	189	71.2	61.2	80.0	70.9	85.7	85.7	76.2	64.6	86.0	75.8	$16,305	$650	$15,655
Eisenhower Elementary School	Public	K-4	100 Warwick Dr	Pittsburgh	15241	Allegheny County	Upper St. Clair School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 833-1600	516	33	15.4	8.9%	412 (79.8%)	3 (0.6%)	6 (1.2%)	59 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (6.8%)	94.6	14^th of 1534 public elementary schools	99.1%		93.8	23^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	98.5%	9	85.5	88.3		86.9	98.0	98.0	92.1	92.0		92.1	$18,284	$843	$17,441
Howe Elementary School	Public	K-5	400 Broadmoor Ave	Pittsburgh	15228	Allegheny County	Mt Lebanon School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 344-2157	369	25	14.9	15.2%	297 (80.5%)	9 (2.4%)	11 (3.0%)	24 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.6%)	91.7	63^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	95.9%		93.7	30^th of 1534 public elementary schools	98.0%	33	77.1	74.3	81.9	77.7	98.5	98.5	81.3	83.4	85.2	83.5	$15,890	$557	$15,333
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	K-5	2 Ralston Pl	Pittsburgh	15216	Allegheny County	Mt Lebanon School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 344-2147	438	28	15.4	20.3%	371 (84.7%)	13 (3.0%)	19 (4.3%)	17 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.1%)	90.6	82^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	94.7%		90.4	88^th of 1534 public elementary schools	94.3%	6	83.8	76.7	72.4	77.4	94.2	94.2	79.1	84.9	79.7	81.5	$14,752	$957	$13,795
Myrtle Ave School	Public	K-5	3724 Myrtle Ave	Pittsburgh	15234	Allegheny County	Keystone Oaks School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 571-6137	324	23	13.8	59.3%	234 (72.2%)	30 (9.3%)	9 (2.8%)	40 (12.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.4%)	69.7	501^st of 1534 public elementary schools	67.3%		75.6	373^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	75.7%	128	64.6	35.1	60.5	52.3	92.9	92.9	62.5	67.9	64.6	65.1	$17,544	$1,006	$16,538
Dormont Elementary School	Public	K-5	3200 Annapolis Ave	Pittsburgh	15216	Allegheny County	Keystone Oaks School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 571-6152	351	26	13.5	38.2%	280 (79.8%)	31 (8.8%)	23 (6.6%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.4%)	86.3	169^th of 1534 public elementary schools	89.0%		84.3	218^th of 1534 public elementary schools	85.8%	49	90.9	66.7	71.4	76.6	84.9	84.9	87.0	67.3	79.6	77.9	$18,546	$539	$18,007

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