D
Needs Improvement
43/100

Cairnbrook El Sch

📚 K – 06 🏫 School
📍 235 McGregor Ave, Cairnbrook, PA 15924
Overall
D
43/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 30th percentile in Pennsylvania
Growth
D
Students gain 0.63 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 16th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Pennsylvania schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

43
Repit Score
out of 100
171
Students
enrolled
9.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$25K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%30/1001.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%16/100Students gain 0.63 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.94 in 2009–19; 10th percentile in Pennsylvania (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%94/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 94% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Pennsylvania schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −1 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Pennsylvania. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency62% (−0 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency52% (+5 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Pennsylvania state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%52%reading -7 pts, math +4 pts54th percentile (list)
Low-income62%52%reading +18 pts, math +29 pts93rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 235 McGregor Ave
City Cairnbrook
ZIP Code 15924
District 4221180
NCES School ID 422118006594
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 15924

Understanding the community around Cairnbrook El Sch helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $59,375
Per Capita Income $31,014
Poverty Rate 6.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.4%
High School or Higher 89.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $78,800
Median Rent $711
Owner-Occupied 90.4%
Renter-Occupied 9.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Cairnbrook El Sch.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.4%
Female 45.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 98.8%
Black 1.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 171
Teachers (FTE) 17.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Cairnbrook El Sch?
Cairnbrook El Sch has a Repit School Score of 43 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Cairnbrook El Sch?
Cairnbrook El Sch has 171 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.7:1.
What grades does Cairnbrook El Sch serve?
Cairnbrook El Sch serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Cairnbrook El Sch receive per student?
Cairnbrook El Sch receives $25,180 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Cairnbrook El Sch in 15924 ▼
Avg Home Value
$81,450
Avg Monthly Rent
$936
1-Year Change
+12.2%
% Renters
9.6%

Other Schools in 15924

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026