Serving 798 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mcknight Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 798 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Mcknight Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Mcknight Elementary School's student population of 798 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
798 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
Mcknight Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcknight Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#190 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
83%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Mcknight Elementary School is ranked #190 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Mcknight Elementary School often compared to?
Mcknight Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hosack Elementary School, Peebles Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Mcknight Elementary School?
798 students attend Mcknight Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Mcknight Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcknight Elementary School?
Mcknight Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mcknight Elementary School offer ?
Mcknight Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mcknight Elementary School part of?
Mcknight Elementary School is part of North Allegheny School District.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 12/28/2015I went to this school when I was six or seven years old, and my experience with this school was outstanding. The teachers were kind and conformed to each student's individual needs. The education I received while I was going to McKnight Elementary was remarkable. I'm fourteen now, and because of this school I have the desire to learn. I definitely enjoyed my time at this wonderful school.Review Mcknight Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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I went to this school when I was six or seven years old, and my experience with this school was outstanding. The teachers were kind and conformed to each student's individual needs. The education I received while I was going to McKnight Elementary was remarkable. I'm fourteen now, and because of this school I have the desire to learn. I definitely enjoyed my time at this wonderful school.
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