Turner Intermediate School

Summary:

Turner Intermediate School is a public elementary school located in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, serving grades 3-6 with a total enrollment of 305 students. The school is part of the Wilkinsburg Borough School District.

Turner Intermediate School consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts are significantly lower than the state averages, often by 20-30 percentage points. For example, in 2023-2024, only 12% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to the state average of 40.4%. The school has a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years, and a high percentage of African American students who perform better than the overall student population but still lag behind the state averages.

While Turner Intermediate School's overall performance is low, the school's African American students perform better than the overall student population, ranking in the top 25-30% of Pennsylvania elementary schools for this subgroup. However, the school's performance for other subgroups, such as female students, male students, and students with disabilities, is still in the bottom 10-20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools. When compared to nearby schools, such as Pittsburgh Colfax K-8, which has significantly higher proficiency rates, Turner Intermediate School lags behind in academic performance. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Pennsylvania elementary schools for the past decade, with little to no improvement in its academic performance over time, indicating the need for targeted interventions and support to address the underlying factors contributing to the school's struggles.


Detail:

Public 3-6

 1833 Laketon Rd
       Wilkinsburg, PA  15221-1607


(412) 731-5883

District: Wilkinsburg Borough School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1364th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,153 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.8 Help
Number of students:  305

Racial breakdown:

African American:
89.5%
Two or more races:
4.3%
White:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Turner Intermediate School ranks worse than 89.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.84. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (89.5%), two or more races (4.3%), White (3.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Turner Intermediate School is 9.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Turner Intermediate School is $16,153.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Turner Intermediate School:

SchoolDigger ranks Turner Intermediate School 1364th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Turner Intermediate School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Turner Intermediate School

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Rank History for all students at Turner Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 52.11 724th 1302 44.4%
2004 14.50 1131st 1308 13.5%
2005 2.05 1252nd 1299 3.6%
2006 5.87 1463rd 1545 5.3%
2007 10.25 1435th 1555 7.7%
2008 13.07 1407th 1551 9.3%
2009 6.87 1470th 1549 5.1%
2010 11.28 1457th 1579 7.7%
2011 20.98 1390th 1597 13.0%
2012 32.42 1275th 1599 20.3%
2013 12.71 1328th 1519 12.6%
2014 14.63 1271st 1467 13.4%
2016 10.73 1359th 1554 12.5%
2017 10.82 1345th 1547 13.1%
2018 13.62 1306th 1530 14.6%
2019 13.46 1311th 1544 15.1%
2021 12.62 1223rd 1433 14.7%
2022 18.97 1226th 1534 20.1%
2023 11.37 1335th 1534 13.0%
2024 9.84 1364th 1526 10.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Turner Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.07 1178th 1414 16.7%
2024 17.97 1214th 1432 15.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Turner Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 9.04 1341st 1488 9.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Turner Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.54 789th 1043 24.4%
2024 27.84 799th 1084 26.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Turner Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 11.11 1327th 1495 11.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Turner Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.90 216th 437 50.6%
2024 39.08 262nd 437 40.0%
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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.

Turner Intermediate School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Turner Intermediate School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 9 284 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 293
1989 6 317 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1990 5 298 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 303
1991 4 294 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1992 5 335 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 342
1993 4 376 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1994 1 383 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1995 1 376 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1996 1 376 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1997 3 375 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1998 2 401 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1999 2 406 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 408
2000 1 356 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 357
2001 4 330 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 337
2002 1 365 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 367
2003 1 365 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 367
2004 1 302 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2005 3 322 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 329
2006 5 315 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2007 4 294 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 301
2008 2 273 2 2 n/a n/a n/a 6 285
2009 3 268 2 0 0 n/a n/a 4 277
2010 3 271 2 0 0 n/a n/a 3 279
2011 2 248 0 0 0 0 10 0 260
2012 1 237 0 1 0 0 7 0 246
2013 1 249 0 3 0 0 12 0 265
2014 4 223 0 0 0 0 8 0 235
2015 11 230 0 2 0 0 12 0 255
2016 6 217 0 1 0 0 7 0 231
2017 3 215 0 1 0 0 4 0 223
2018 2 232 1 1 0 0 4 0 240
2019 4 225 0 0 0 0 9 0 238
2020 8 283 0 3 0 0 15 0 309
2021 4 270 0 7 0 0 14 0 295
2022 8 266 2 8 0 0 15 0 299
2023 12 273 0 7 0 0 13 0 305

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 Turner Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 293 20.0 14.6 n/a
1989 323 20.0 16.1 n/a
1990 303 20.0 15.1 0
1991 298 20.0 14.9 n/a
1992 342 23.0 14.8 n/a
1993 380 22.0 17.3 n/a
1994 384 20.0 19.2 n/a
1995 380 1.0 380.0 n/a
1996 380 1.0 380.0 n/a
1997 380 0.0 0.0 n/a
1998 403 0.0 0.0 n/a
1999 408 22.0 18.5 n/a
2000 357 20.0 17.9 89.1
2001 337 24.0 14.0 89
2002 367 27.3 13.4 81.2
2003 367 27.3 13.4 81.2
2004 304 29.3 10.4 99
2005 329 30.3 10.9 90.6
2006 321 29.0 11.1 81
2007 301 25.0 12.0 80.7
2008 285 26.0 11.0 74.9
2009 277 27.2 10.2 81.7
2010 279 26.0 10.7 100
2011 260 29.3 8.8 98.8
2012 246 26.3 9.3 98.8
2013 265 28.7 9.2 98.9
2014 235 30.1 7.7 98.7
2015 255 27.0 9.4 98.8
2016 231 27.0 8.5 100
2017 223 25.0 8.9 100
2018 240 27.2 8.8 100
2019 238 26.0 9.1 99.2
2020 309 34.0 9.0 100
2021 295 32.0 9.2 99
2022 299 34.0 8.7 93.6
2023 305 31.0 9.8 100

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 Turner Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 293 20.0 14.6 n/a
1989 323 20.0 16.1 n/a
1990 303 20.0 15.1 0
1991 298 20.0 14.9 n/a
1992 342 23.0 14.8 n/a
1993 380 22.0 17.3 n/a
1994 384 20.0 19.2 n/a
1995 380 1.0 380.0 n/a
1996 380 1.0 380.0 n/a
1997 380 0.0 0.0 n/a
1998 403 0.0 0.0 n/a
1999 408 22.0 18.5 n/a
2000 357 20.0 17.9 89.1
2001 337 24.0 14.0 89
2002 367 27.3 13.4 81.2
2003 367 27.3 13.4 81.2
2004 304 29.3 10.4 99
2005 329 30.3 10.9 90.6
2006 321 29.0 11.1 81
2007 301 25.0 12.0 80.7
2008 285 26.0 11.0 74.9
2009 277 27.2 10.2 81.7
2010 279 26.0 10.7 100
2011 260 29.3 8.8 98.8
2012 246 26.3 9.3 98.8
2013 265 28.7 9.2 98.9
2014 235 30.1 7.7 98.7
2015 255 27.0 9.4 98.8
2016 231 27.0 8.5 100
2017 223 25.0 8.9 100
2018 240 27.2 8.8 100
2019 238 26.0 9.1 99.2
2020 309 34.0 9.0 100
2021 295 32.0 9.2 99
2022 299 34.0 8.7 93.6
2023 305 31.0 9.8 100

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 Turner Intermediate School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,160 (11.6%) $16,506 (88.4%) $18,666
2020 $1,575 (11.1%) $12,613 (88.9%) $14,188
2021 $1,692 (11.8%) $12,686 (88.2%) $14,379
2022 $6,358 (39.4%) $9,795 (60.6%) $16,153

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Turner Intermediate School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1311th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1335th of 1534 Elementary schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Turner Intermediate School)26.317
 9.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Turner Intermediate School)3021.1
 8.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Turner Intermediate School)2517.9
 7.1%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Turner Intermediate School)63.738.6
 25.1%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Turner Intermediate School)38.222.8
 15.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Turner Intermediate School)24.522.3
 2.2%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Turner Intermediate School)24.524.1
 0.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Turner Intermediate School)8.68.6
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Turner Intermediate School)35.531
 4.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Turner Intermediate School)21.716.3
 5.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Turner Intermediate School)63.738.6
 25.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Turner Intermediate School)3224.9
 7.1%
   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 Students238305
 28.2%
African American225273
 21.3%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic07
Pacific Islander00
White412
 200%
Two or More Races913
 44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.2%100%
 0.8%


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Students at Turner Intermediate School are 90% African American, 4% Two or more races, 4% White, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 305 students attended Turner Intermediate School.

Turner Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 10.6% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.


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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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