Top Rankings
Elizabeth Forward School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,307 students in Elizabeth Forward School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Elizabeth Forward School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
2,307 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
171 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Elizabeth Forward School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#99 out of 684 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
57%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
% Black
4%
14%
% White
88%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,055 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,209 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,055
$23,696
Spending / Student
$18,209
$23,119
Best Elizabeth Forward School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1000 Weigles Hill Road
Elizabeth, PA 15037
(412) 896-2349
Elizabeth, PA 15037
(412) 896-2349
Grades: 9-12
| 744 students
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Rock Run Road
Elizabeth, PA 15037
(412) 896-2318
Elizabeth, PA 15037
(412) 896-2318
Grades: K-5
| 300 students
Rank: #33.
Mt Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2400 Greenock Buena Vista Road
Mckeesport, PA 15135
(412) 896-2327
Mckeesport, PA 15135
(412) 896-2327
Grades: 3-5
| 199 students
Rank: #44.
William Penn Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
392 William Penn Road
Monongahela, PA 15063
(412) 896-2330
Monongahela, PA 15063
(412) 896-2330
Grades: K-5
| 329 students
Rank: #55.
Elizabeth Forward Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Rock Run Road
Elizabeth, PA 15037
(412) 896-2335
Elizabeth, PA 15037
(412) 896-2335
Grades: 6-8
| 541 students
Rank: n/an/a
1101 Greenock Buena Vista Rd
Mckeesport, PA 15135
(412) 896-2324
Mckeesport, PA 15135
(412) 896-2324
Grades: K-2
| 194 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elizabeth Forward School District?
Elizabeth Forward School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,307 students.
What is the rank of Elizabeth Forward School District?
Elizabeth Forward School District is ranked #97 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elizabeth Forward School District?
88% of Elizabeth Forward School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elizabeth Forward School District?
Elizabeth Forward School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Elizabeth Forward School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,209 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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