Serving 175 students in grades Kindergarten-3, New Emerson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 37% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
175 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-79%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
21%
14%
White
63%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
3%
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?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend New Emerson Elementary School?
175 students attend New Emerson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of New Emerson Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Emerson Elementary School?
New Emerson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does New Emerson Elementary School offer ?
New Emerson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is New Emerson Elementary School part of?
New Emerson Elementary School is part of West Mifflin Area School District.
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