Markham Elementary School

Summary:

Markham Elementary School is a highly-ranked public elementary school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving 300 students in grades K-5 as part of the Mt. Lebanon School District. Markham consistently outperforms state and district averages, with exceptional academic performance, particularly in math, science, and English language arts.

Markham Elementary students excel, with 81.1% scoring proficient or better in math and 80.5% in English language arts, compared to 72.3% and 81% for the district, and 40.4% and 53% for the state, respectively. The school also stands out in science, with 96% of students scoring proficient or better, far exceeding the district's 91.8% and the state's 65.8%. Markham's performance is strong across different student subgroups, ranking within the top 1-2% of Pennsylvania elementary schools for the past decade.

While Markham outperforms nearby schools like Lincoln Elementary, Foster Elementary, and Hoover Elementary, these neighboring institutions also demonstrate impressive academic achievements, ranking within the top 5-10% of Pennsylvania elementary schools. However, Markham significantly outperforms schools in the Keystone Oaks School District and the Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School, highlighting the exceptional quality of education provided by the Mt. Lebanon School District.


Detail:

Public K-5

 165 Crescent Dr
       Pittsburgh, PA  15228-1045


(412) 344-2152

District: Mt Lebanon School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
64th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,587 Help


Students who attend Markham Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  300

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.7%
Two or more races:
5.7%
Hispanic:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Markham Elementary School ranks better than 95.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2nd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Mt Lebanon School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.1. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.7%), two or more races (5.7%), Hispanic (3.3%). (See more...)
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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
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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...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Markham Elementary School is $16,587, which is the 2nd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Mt Lebanon School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Markham Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Markham Elementary School 64th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Markham Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Mt Lebanon School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mt Lebanon School District 14th of 610 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2003 92.74 35th 1302 97.3%
2004 90.58 53rd 1308 95.9%
2005 84.77 89th 1299 93.1%
2006 89.90 14th 1545 99.1%
2007 87.40 48th 1555 96.9%
2008 88.33 20th 1551 98.7%
2009 83.37 101st 1549 93.5%
2010 84.47 75th 1579 95.3%
2011 82.55 128th 1597 92.0%
2012 84.54 68th 1599 95.7%
2013 88.48 12th 1519 99.2%
2014 90.81 2nd 1467 99.9%
2016 93.00 11th 1554 99.3%
2017 94.88 1st 1547 99.9%
2018 94.23 3rd 1530 99.8%
2019 93.72 6th 1544 99.6%
2021 95.99 5th 1433 99.7%
2022 93.79 26th 1534 98.3%
2023 93.35 31st 1534 98.0%
2024 91.10 64th 1526 95.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Markham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 92.05 28th 1488 98.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Markham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 86.93 132nd 1495 91.2%
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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 38th 1236 96.9%
2024 86.73 98th 1229 92.0%
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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.

Markham Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, December 18, 2017

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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 Not Specified Total
1988 351 3 0 1 5 n/a n/a 0 360
1989 380 4 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 390
1990 396 1 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1991 399 2 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1992 412 3 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 422
1993 437 3 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1994 463 2 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1995 487 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1996 487 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1997 456 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 460
1998 468 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1999 377 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2000 364 2 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 370
2001 357 5 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 366
2002 337 3 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2003 337 3 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2004 303 5 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2005 336 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 339
2006 326 2 5 4 2 n/a n/a 0 339
2007 326 2 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 338
2008 337 2 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2009 333 3 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2010 342 7 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 357
2011 325 5 4 1 0 0 1 0 336
2012 333 5 5 3 0 0 2 0 348
2013 314 5 9 2 0 0 5 0 335
2014 297 6 9 2 0 2 9 0 325
2015 301 4 9 2 0 2 11 0 329
2016 279 3 8 3 0 2 12 0 307
2017 292 3 7 2 0 0 16 0 320
2018 296 2 6 5 0 0 17 0 326
2019 280 4 4 8 0 0 10 0 306
2020 280 6 10 7 0 0 18 0 321
2021 279 2 4 8 0 0 12 0 305
2022 267 2 6 9 0 0 15 0 299
2023 266 2 5 10 0 0 17 0 300

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Markham Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 6th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 31st 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)89.889.8
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Markham Elementary School)95.983.7
 12.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Markham Elementary School)81.889.3
 7.5%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Markham Elementary School)96.396.4
 0.1%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Markham Elementary School)94.675
 19.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Markham Elementary School)95.787.3
 8.4%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Markham Elementary School)10089.1
 10.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Markham Elementary School)88.788.8
 0.1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Markham Elementary School)96.396.4
 0.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Markham Elementary School)96.782.6
 14.1%
   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 Students306300
 2%
African American42
 50%
American Indian00
Asian45
 25%
Hispanic810
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White280266
 5%
Two or More Races1017
 70%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients4.9%6.7%
 1.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Markham Elementary School

Students who attend Markham Elementary School usually go on to attend:

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

Yes! Markham Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 64th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools.

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

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