Photo: Lee Paxton · CC BY-SA 4.0Wilmerding’s public schools score below 77% of Pennsylvania districts on tests and graduation
14% of students in Wilmerding’s public schools are proficient in math, below the Pennsylvania average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving Wilmerding, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Pennsylvania, not nationally.
From Pennsylvania state tests taken in spring 2022, when 92% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Wilmerding’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 182 Pennsylvania towns with household incomes within a quarter of Wilmerding’s, its schools beat 15%, lower than their 23% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 35% of tested students were proficient in reading and 14% in math, against 55% and 36% statewide; 92% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania (the state reports Wilmerding’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $21,811 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle school
From grade 7 the district’s path is East Allegheny JSHS. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Westinghouse Arts Academy CS is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Wilmerding’s grade
C−: better than 23% of Pennsylvania school districts. Both inputs trail the Pennsylvania average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Wilmerding, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Wilmerding
Logan El Sch
Grades K–6 · 727 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in North Versailles
1st grade in Wilmerding
Logan El Sch
Grades K–6 · 727 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in North Versailles
2nd grade in Wilmerding
Logan El Sch
Grades K–6 · 727 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in North Versailles
3rd grade in Wilmerding
Logan El Sch
Grades K–6 · 727 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in North Versailles
4th grade in Wilmerding
Logan El Sch
Grades K–6 · 727 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in North Versailles
5th grade in Wilmerding
Logan El Sch
Grades K–6 · 727 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in North Versailles
6th grade in Wilmerding
Logan El Sch
Grades K–6 · 727 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in North Versailles
7th grade in Wilmerding
East Allegheny JSHS
Grades 7–12 · 672 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in North Versailles
8th grade in Wilmerding
East Allegheny JSHS
Grades 7–12 · 672 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in North Versailles
9th grade in Wilmerding
East Allegheny JSHS
Grades 7–12 · 672 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in North Versailles
10th grade in Wilmerding
East Allegheny JSHS
Grades 7–12 · 672 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in North Versailles
Wilmerding’s public schools are run by East Allegheny School District, which also serves East McKeesport, North Versailles and Wall. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Wilmerding vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share Wilmerding’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmerding | C− | East Allegheny |
| Monroeville | B− | Gateway |
| North Versailles | C− | East Allegheny |
| Turtle Creek | D | Woodland Hills |
| Wall | — | East Allegheny |
| East McKeesport | C− | East Allegheny |
3 of the 5 neighbors share East Allegheny with Wilmerding, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Wilmerding
3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Pennsylvania’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Wilmerding’s schools
Are Wilmerding’s schools good?
On Pennsylvania’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Wilmerding children attend score below 77% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 15%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Wilmerding in?
East Allegheny School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 1,399 students in 2 schools (2024–25).
What is Wilmerding’s graduation rate?
85–89% of the class of 2023 in East Allegheny School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.
How much does Wilmerding spend per student?
$21,811 in East Allegheny School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Wilmerding families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Wilmerding → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Pennsylvania. Stars are from neighbors.