Serving 672 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Twin Rivers Elementary 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 is 12% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 672 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Twin Rivers Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Twin Rivers Elementary School's student population of 672 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
672 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
School Rankings
Twin Rivers Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Twin Rivers Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2501 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
59%
14%
White
25%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Twin Rivers Elementary School's ranking?
Twin Rivers Elementary School is ranked #2501 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Twin Rivers Elementary School often compared to?
Twin Rivers Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William Penn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Twin Rivers Elementary School?
672 students attend Twin Rivers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Twin Rivers Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Twin Rivers Elementary School?
Twin Rivers Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Twin Rivers Elementary School offer ?
Twin Rivers Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Twin Rivers Elementary School part of?
Twin Rivers Elementary School is part of Mckeesport Area School District.
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