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Joe Walker Elementary School

McGuffey SD · Washington County · 2510 Park Ave, Washington, PA 15301.0

(724)222-3061

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8/10
#381
Rank 381 out of 1,545
Top 25%
English Language Arts9/10 · #276 · 82nd percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #524 · 66th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into Washington, PA — a small city about 30 miles south of Pittsburgh with a tight-knit, working-class character — Joe Walker Elementary earns strong marks for English while holding its own in math, landing comfortably in the upper quarter of Pennsylvania schools. McGuffey SD has a community-first feel that appeals to families looking for a school where staff genuinely know their kids by name. If you're settling into the Washington County area and want a solid, dependable neighborhood school without the hustle of the suburbs closer to the city, Joe Walker is worth a close look.

Student Demographics

88 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
85 (97%)
Multiple Races
2 (2%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged32 (36%)
Students with Disabilities16 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

199
Enrollment
15.3
Teachers (FTE)
13:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #1432 · 10th percentile

5 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania.