Serving 292 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Centennial 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 55-59% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 58% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
292 students

Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)55-59%
73%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-44%
70%

Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%

Hispanic
1%
15%

Black
49%
14%

White
42%
61%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
60%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Centennial Elementary School?
292 students attend Centennial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Centennial Elementary School students are Black, 42% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Centennial Elementary School?
Centennial Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Centennial Elementary School offer ?
Centennial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Centennial Elementary School part of?
Centennial Elementary School is part of Mckeesport Area School District.
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