The top reported proficiency rate is 85% in Science. The lowest is 38% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Frazier El Sch
Frazier Elementary School sits on a shared campus in Perryopolis, a small, quiet residential borough in Fayette County about an hour south of Pittsburgh. The school serves a neighborhood-based enrollment from pre-K through fifth grade in a single building that opened recently as the Frederick L. Smeigh Learning Center, housing all K-8 students for the Frazier School District alongside the middle and high schools.
The school's recent test results show strengths and softer areas that reflect where its students are. In science, proficiency is notably strong. In English language arts, measured proficiency sits at a lower level than many districts manage. In math, proficiency falls below state norms. A parent looking at these numbers should understand that the school serves a population where a substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which commonly correlates with lower standardized test scores. Set against other districts in Fayette County, Frazier Elementary's combined proficiency index places it in the top quartile, meaning its overall performance across tested subjects and grades stands above the county median. That position reflects the science strength lifting the whole picture.
The student body is predominantly white, with a very small Asian, Black, and Hispanic enrollment and a small share of students identifying as multiracial. Enrollment sits in the low hundreds, divided fairly evenly across the grade bands. Special education rates and English learner counts were not available in public reporting, so a parent seeking details on those supports would want to ask the school directly.
The district is in transition. A Grade Five Reorganization is underway, meaning fifth grade is being moved within the campus structure, likely to the middle school side or redefined in how it operates. For a family enrolling a fourth grader now, the fifth-grade experience will be different from what it looks like today. The district has also adopted formal AI use policies and operates under a new three-year Comprehensive Plan covering 2025-2028, which signals curricular priorities around academic rigor and deeper learning.
Perryopolis itself is a historic, stable small town rather than a growth area. Housing values are modest compared to state and national benchmarks, and the character is residential and quiet. Route 51 connects the borough to Pittsburgh and regional employers; most jobs are reached by car. The town has walking-accessible historic sites around its Town Square and a rail trail for recreation, but daily life is car-oriented. The Frazier campus sits on Constitution Street, a few minutes from the historic core, in a setting that feels embedded in the community rather than set apart.
This is an elementary school for families seeking stability in a small district with a rural-to-suburban feel, where test performance is mixed and a parent's engagement level and knowledge of the school's strengths and challenges will shape the experience. The ongoing reorganization is something to track and discuss with school leadership when considering enrollment.
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