Serving 474 students in grades Kindergarten-4, White Oak Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 34% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
474 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-64%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)55-59%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
24%
14%
White
66%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend White Oak Elementary School?
474 students attend White Oak Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of White Oak Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Oak Elementary School?
White Oak Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does White Oak Elementary School offer ?
White Oak Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is White Oak Elementary School part of?
White Oak Elementary School is part of Mckeesport Area School District.
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