Howe Elementary School

Howe Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
400 Broadmoor Ave,  Pittsburgh, PA
Mt. Lebanon School District
2.8
358 Students
A+
Niche Grade
Nestled in the Sunset Hills neighborhood of Mt, Lebanon, Julia Ward Howe Elementary School was built in 1928. Our school is named for the children and women's rights advocate who wrote the lyrics to "The Battle Hymn of the Republic." Currently, we serve 378 students in grades K-5 with three sections per grade level. Our professional faculty and staff are committed to providing a nurturing learning environment that fosters academic excellence and overall student well-being. A tradition of family oriented events is important to the Howe community. Last fall we hosted our 43rd annual Sunny Funny Fair! The Howe Read-a-thon, Family Reading Night, and "Howe's Got Talent" are just a few of the other special events that are coordinated and supported by our wonderful PTA and parent volunteers. https://howe.mtlsd.org/

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
77%
Reading Proficiency
87%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
77%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
25
Full Time Teachers
25
Teachers in First or Second Year
12%

GreatSchools Rating

10
Test Scores
7
Equity
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Test Scores

Math
38.4%
State Average
15.6%
Science
85.4%
State Average
29.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
351:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.6%
Female
47.4%
White
80.5%
Two or more races
7.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.5%
Hispanic
3%
Black
2.4%

School Rankings

#27 Best Public ES Teachers in Pennsylvania
#37 Best Public ES in Pennsylvania
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 10 Reviews
2.0 parent
3/22/2021
Dr Murray is the reason my score is so low. My son attended k-5 here and he was treated extremely unfairly by her (on multiple occasions). Some teachers are great others not so much. Common were first yr teachers or long terms subs. Middle of the year teachers would be swapped for another. Neighborh...
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3.0 parent
2/24/2020
Our kids have generally enjoyed being at Howe, but I've been underwhelmed, given the general perception that this is a great school. The test scores are probably more a reflection of parental involvement and demographic advantages of the community (upper middle class, two parent households, with lot...
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1.0 parent
3/29/2019
Lots of practicing Christians with poor understanding of morality. These children come from parents that are intellectually stunted.
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5.0 parent
1/29/2019
My child is thriving at Howe. I cannot say it has been easy for him, but the mark they have expected him to step up to has been a good thing. He has made the effort, been rewarded, and continues to be motivated to strive for good things both academically and socially.
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Howe Elementary School

Howe Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Pittsburgh, PA, in the Mount Lebanon neighborhood, and is served by the Mt. Lebanon School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 358 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 77% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 87% are proficient in reading. Howe Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $272,163. Discover additional schools in the area, like Keystone Oaks High School, Mt Lebanon Senior High School, Seton-La Salle High School, and more. Learn more about what Pittsburgh has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Howe Elementary School.

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