Serving 437 students in grades 3-5, Twin Rivers Intrmd 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 23% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 29% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 62% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
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Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
437 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)23%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)29%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
51%
14%
White
38%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions麻豆果冻传媒> What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Twin Rivers Intrmd School?
437 students attend Twin Rivers Intrmd School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Twin Rivers Intrmd School students are Black, 38% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Twin Rivers Intrmd School?
Twin Rivers Intrmd School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Twin Rivers Intrmd School offer ?
Twin Rivers Intrmd School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Twin Rivers Intrmd School part of?
Twin Rivers Intrmd School is part of Mckeesport Area School District.
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