The top reported proficiency rate is 85% in Science. The lowest is 56% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Myrtle Ave Sch
Myrtle Ave School is a regular public elementary school serving kindergarten through fifth grade in Pittsburgh's Keystone Oaks School District. It enrolls a small-to-mid-sized cohort of students drawn from the neighborhood surrounding its location on Myrtle Avenue in the zip code area. A substantial majority of the enrollment qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting economic diversity in the student body. The school's demographic profile is predominantly white, with meaningful representation from Asian students and smaller numbers of Black, Hispanic, and multiracial children.
On state assessment results, Myrtle Ave's performance is uneven across subjects. In math and English language arts (the most recent data from 2024-25), proficiency rates hover in the mid-to-upper-50s percentage range across grades 3 through 5. Science proficiency, measured in the prior school year, was substantially stronger. Overall, the school's proficiency index places it above the midpoint among elementary schools tested within Allegheny County's school districts, a positioning that reflects mixed underlying performance rather than top-tier standing.
The school is located in Pittsburgh, a city organized around dense, distinct neighborhoods shaped by topography and industrial history. The immediate housing market in the zip code shows median home values that sit below Pennsylvania's state average and modest rental costs, with supply relatively active and price-to-income ratios that lean toward affordability compared to national benchmarks. This is a neighborhood where homeownership and rental remain accessible entry points, though the regional asset district and public transit, anchored by the 'T' light-rail system and busways, mean transportation options tie residents to broader Pittsburgh amenities.
Keystone Oaks School District, the parent district, is undertaking a multi-phase renovation of all three elementary schools—the first major facilities overhaul in three decades. HVAC upgrades, roof repairs, window replacements and new playgrounds are planned across Dormont, Aiken, and Myrtle Avenue Elementary, directly reshaping the learning environment for every K-5 family. That renovation is being funded by a maximum-allowable property tax increase approved for 2025-26, signaling sustained financial pressure on homeowners in the district. The district is also shifting high school graduation requirements and recognition practices, moving away from valedictorian naming and introducing community service and career readiness credit requirements for students who will eventually enter the district's secondary pathway.
No data was available on special-education enrollment, English learner populations, attendance, or discipline at Myrtle Ave. Chronic absenteeism and four-year graduation rates do not apply to an elementary school. A parent considering this school may want to look further into current facility conditions during the renovation phases, enrollment trends, and the composition of specific grade-level classrooms.
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